Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

BONSER GARDENS, NG17 1DT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BONSER GARDENS, NG17 1DT.

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Population

237

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 39,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG17 1DT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 65% owner-occupation and average age 38, NG17 1DT has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £145k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 16.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG17 1DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bonser Gardens, 1.3km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton St Mary's ward and the Ashfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 16.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG17 1DT are sourced from Output Area E00142486 (shared with 4 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 1DT. The average age is 38.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 127,500

18 sales · Mean £ 130,275

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG17 1DT is moderate at 50 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 offences79
Anti-social behaviour32
Vehicle crime26
Burglary20
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.7 km
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Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School

Outstanding333 pupils0.9 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate0.9 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils1.0 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils1.0 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils1.1 km
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Ashfield Comprehensive School

Good2685 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Alan's Family Butchers0.7 km
  • Colledges Butchers0.7 km
  • The Little Bee Company0.7 km
  • Arden News0.7 km
  • Andrews News & Booze0.7 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • TOSCANA0.7 km
  • Tony's Snack Bar0.7 km
  • AK Cafe0.7 km
  • Cafe Moda0.7 km
  • Curry Queen0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.5 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.3 km
  • Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.4 km
  • Nags Head0.7 km
  • The Devonshire Arms0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.7 km
  • The Co-Op0.7 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

12 nearby
  • Fortune House0.6 km
  • Jade Garden0.5 km
  • Lovely Jubbly0.9 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.8 km
  • Sea Fish Sutton0.6 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway2.3 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield2.7 km
  • Mansfield Station5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Spring Road0.2 km
  • Spring Road0.2 km
  • Clumber Street0.3 km
  • Hack Lane0.3 km
  • Cemetery0.3 km