NG17 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Pavement, 0.9km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Leamington ward and the Ashfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £138k, 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00142527 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH PAVEMENT, NG17 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH PAVEMENT, NG17 1BU.
425
39
£ 28,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
NG17 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1BU. The average age is 38.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 97,000
1 sales · Mean £ 97,000
Semi-Detached
£ 140,000
1 sales · Mean £ 140,000
Terraced
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,166
Detached
£ 106,500
1 sales · Mean £ 106,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG17 1BU is above average at 101 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
Croft Primary School
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Forest Glade Primary School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Hillocks Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Alan's Family Butchers0.2 km
- Colledges Butchers0.2 km
- The Little Bee Company0.2 km
- Arden News0.3 km
- Andrews News & Booze0.3 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- TOSCANA0.4 km
- Tony's Snack Bar0.2 km
- AK Cafe0.4 km
- Cafe Moda0.3 km
- Curry Queen0.2 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Central Hotel0.4 km
- Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bainbridge Ballroom0.3 km
- Grosvenor Rooms0.6 km
- Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.8 km
- Nags Head0.3 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.3 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Foodplus0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Fortune House0.0 km
- Lovely Jubbly0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
- Peppino's Pizza0.6 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway1.7 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.6 km
- Mansfield Station4.8 km
Bus Stops
- Silk Street0.0 km
- Silk Street0.0 km
- Ashwood Close0.1 km
- Ashwood Close0.2 km
- Station Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171BU · Data under Open Government Licence