Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

NG17 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG17 1BF.

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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 1BF 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

NG17 1BF is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. 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 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1BF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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. 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 1BF 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 1BF. 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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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 1BF 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
restaurant

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
fastfood

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