Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

BROOK STREET, NG17 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BROOK STREET, NG17 1AL.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG17 1AL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NG17 1AL's 62% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £160k.

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

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

For families considering a move, NG17 1AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £160k, 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 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00142483 (shared with 27 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 1AL. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 160,000

1 sales · Mean £ 160,000

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

Crime around NG17 1AL is above average at 137 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 offences172
Anti-social behaviour110
Shoplifting99
Other theft51
Public order43

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.2 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate0.8 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Quarrydale Academy

Requires Improvement1230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • Local Express1.0 km
  • Market Pol Ltd1.0 km
  • Alan's Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Colledges Butchers0.2 km
  • + 40 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • TOSCANA0.2 km
  • Tony's Snack Bar0.2 km
  • AK Cafe0.2 km
  • Cafe Moda0.2 km
  • Curry Queen0.1 km
  • + 27 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.6 km
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.0 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.4 km
  • Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.6 km
  • Nags Head0.2 km
  • The Devonshire Arms0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.2 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Foodplus0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Fortune House0.2 km
  • Jade Garden0.9 km
  • Lovely Jubbly0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • + 21 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway1.9 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
  • Mansfield Station4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Church Hill0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km