Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

FOREST STREET, NG17 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST STREET, NG17 1BE.

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Population

318

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG17 1BE 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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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG17 1BE spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NG17 1BE is an up-and-coming urban area on Forest Street, 0.5km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Carsic ward and the Ashfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NG17 1BE offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 134 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00142510 (shared with 18 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 1BE. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around NG17 1BE is above average at 134 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 offences198
Anti-social behaviour124
Shoplifting100
Other theft55
Public order48

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.3 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.3 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.4 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils0.9 km
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Quarrydale Academy

Requires Improvement1230 pupils1.1 km
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Hillocks Primary Academy

Inadequate314 pupils1.3 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Timbis Global Services Limited0.7 km
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Local Express0.7 km
  • Market Pol Ltd0.7 km
  • The Local Choice0.7 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • New Cross Public House0.7 km
  • Golden Diamond0.6 km
  • Picture House0.0 km
  • The White Swan0.2 km
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.3 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Grillers0.8 km
  • Red Lantern0.8 km
  • Santu's plaza0.8 km
  • Bamboo Shoots0.5 km
  • Golan pizza Ltd0.6 km
  • + 22 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Asda Cafe Eurest0.2 km
  • Barista0.2 km
  • Ashfield Cake and Shake0.2 km
  • Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway0.5 km
  • Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas0.5 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.2 km
  • Foodplus0.2 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.1 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway1.8 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield3.0 km
  • Mansfield Station4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
  • Bus Station0.1 km
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  • Bus Station0.1 km