NG17 1DH is an up-and-coming urban area on Low Street, 0.6km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Carsic ward and the Ashfield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional high streets zone — traditional high streets with some larger stores, mostly employees. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £39k, 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00142510 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LOW STREET, NG17 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LOW STREET, NG17 1DH.
318
37
£ 28,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1DH 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
NG17 1DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £39k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1DH. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 39,950
4 sales · Mean £ 39,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG17 1DH is above average at 115 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
Quarrydale Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Timbis Global Services Limited0.8 km
- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Local Express0.8 km
- Market Pol Ltd0.8 km
- The Local Choice0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- New Cross Public House0.9 km
- Golden Diamond0.7 km
- Picture House0.2 km
- The White Swan0.3 km
- Bainbridge Ballroom0.2 km
- + 6 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Grillers0.9 km
- Red Lantern0.9 km
- Santu's plaza0.9 km
- Bamboo Shoots0.7 km
- Golan pizza Ltd0.7 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Asda Cafe Eurest0.3 km
- Barista0.3 km
- Ashfield Cake and Shake0.3 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 Breakfast0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway1.8 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
- Mansfield Station4.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171DH · Data under Open Government Licence