NG17 1DG is an up-and-coming urban area on Low Street, 0.6km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Leamington ward and the Ashfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1DG is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00142547 (shared with 153 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW STREET, NG17 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW STREET, NG17 1DG.
240
47
£ 28,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1DG 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
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in NG17 1DG — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1DG. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG17 1DG is above average at 130 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
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Forest Glade Primary School
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Hillocks Primary Academy
Quarrydale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
46 nearby- Timbis Global Services Limited0.8 km
- Local Express0.8 km
- Market Pol Ltd0.8 km
- The Local Choice0.8 km
- Asda Service Station0.3 km
- + 41 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- New Cross Public House0.8 km
- Golden Diamond0.7 km
- Picture House0.2 km
- The White Swan0.3 km
- Bainbridge Ballroom0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Grillers0.9 km
- Red Lantern0.9 km
- Santu's plaza0.9 km
- Bamboo Shoots0.7 km
- Golan pizza Ltd0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Asda Cafe Eurest0.3 km
- Barista0.2 km
- Ashfield Cake and Shake0.2 km
- Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway0.6 km
- Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas0.6 km
- + 27 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Foodplus0.2 km
- Aldi0.4 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.1 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Central Hotel0.4 km
- Ashfield Bed and Breakfast1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway1.7 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
- Mansfield Station4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Forest Street0.1 km
- Forest Street0.1 km
- Station Street0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171DG · Data under Open Government Licence