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.
FOREST STREET, NG17 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOREST STREET, NG17 1BE.
318
37
£ 28,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Sutton Community Academy
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Croft Primary School
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Forest Glade Primary School
Quarrydale Academy
Hillocks Primary Academy
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.2 km
- Foodplus0.2 km
- Aldi0.5 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.1 km
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
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171BE · Data under Open Government Licence