Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

MARKET PLACE, NG17 1AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARKET PLACE, NG17 1AQ.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

47

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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 1AQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, NG17 1AQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. 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 1AQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Market Place, 0.7km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Leamington ward and the Ashfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1AQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 130 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00142547 (shared with 153 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 1AQ. The average age is 47.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around NG17 1AQ is above average at 130 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences166
Shoplifting117
Anti-social behaviour114
Other theft48
Public order41

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.2 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.5 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 pupils1.0 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Quarrydale Academy

Requires Improvement1230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Timbis Global Services Limited1.0 km
  • Family Shopper1.0 km
  • Local Express0.9 km
  • Market Pol Ltd0.9 km
  • The Local Choice1.0 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • New Cross Public House1.0 km
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.1 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.4 km
  • Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.7 km
  • Nags Head0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • TOSCANA0.2 km
  • Tony's Snack Bar0.1 km
  • AK Cafe0.2 km
  • Cafe Moda0.2 km
  • Curry Queen0.1 km
  • + 27 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.5 km
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.2 km
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Foodplus0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • Fortune House0.2 km
  • Lovely Jubbly0.3 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • Peppino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Silk Street0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Silk Street0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km