NG17 1DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willowbridge Lane, 1.2km from Sutton in Ashfield in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Carsic ward and the Ashfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1DS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £110k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 22.0% year-on-year. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00142479 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, NG17 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, NG17 1DS.
228
45
£ 28,800 /yr
30%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1DS 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 61% of tenure in NG17 1DS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 22.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1DS. The average age is 44.9. 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
Terraced
£ 125,500
2 sales · Mean £ 125,500
Semi-Detached
£ 127,500
1 sales · Mean £ 127,500
Detached
£ 150,000
1 sales · Mean £ 150,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG17 1DS has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
Sutton Community Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Croft Primary School
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Ashfield Comprehensive School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Alan's Family Butchers0.8 km
- Colledges Butchers0.8 km
- The Little Bee Company0.8 km
- Arden News0.8 km
- Andrews News & Booze0.8 km
- + 29 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- TOSCANA0.8 km
- Tony's Snack Bar0.8 km
- AK Cafe0.8 km
- Cafe Moda0.8 km
- Curry Queen0.7 km
- + 19 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bainbridge Ballroom0.6 km
- Grosvenor Rooms0.3 km
- Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.3 km
- Nags Head0.8 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.6 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.8 km
- The Co-Op0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Asda1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Fortune House0.7 km
- Jade Garden0.3 km
- Lovely Jubbly1.0 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
- Sea Fish Sutton0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway2.5 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
- Mansfield Station5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clumber Street0.1 km
- Twin Oaks Drive0.3 km
- Ashfield College0.3 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
- Cemetery0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171DS · Data under Open Government Licence