Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

FIREMANS ROW, NG17 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIREMANS ROW, NG17 1AF.

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Population

215

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG17 1AF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in NG17 1AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG17 1AF is an up-and-coming urban area on Firemans Row, 0.8km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Carsic ward and the Ashfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1AF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 116 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £158k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for NG17 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00142480 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1AF. The average age is 43.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 150,000

2 sales · Mean £ 150,000

Terraced

£ 175,000

1 sales · Mean £ 175,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG17 1AF is above average at 116 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences183
Anti-social behaviour107
Shoplifting79
Other theft49
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.4 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate0.6 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.7 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Quarrydale Academy

Requires Improvement1230 pupils1.1 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

48 nearby
  • Timbis Global Services Limited1.0 km
  • Family Shopper0.8 km
  • Local Express0.9 km
  • Market Pol Ltd0.9 km
  • One Stop0.9 km
  • + 43 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Oval Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Bamboo Shoots0.8 km
  • Golan pizza Ltd0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Happy House0.7 km
  • + 22 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Golden Diamond0.9 km
  • Picture House0.3 km
  • The White Swan0.2 km
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.2 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Asda Cafe Eurest0.4 km
  • Barista0.5 km
  • Ashfield Cake and Shake0.5 km
  • Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway0.8 km
  • Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Foodplus0.5 km
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.7 km
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway2.0 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield3.0 km
  • Mansfield Station4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lammas Road0.1 km
  • Lammas Road0.1 km
  • Carsic Lane0.1 km
  • Carsic Lane0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km