NG17 1DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Willowbridge Lane, 1.2km from Sutton in Ashfield in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Sutton St Mary's ward and the Ashfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £292k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG17 1DW are sourced from Output Area E00142487 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, NG17 1DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, NG17 1DW.
291
44
£ 39,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1DW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG17 1DW spans multiple life stages — average age 44, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1DW. The average age is 44.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 205,000
7 sales · Mean £ 247,142
Semi-Detached
£ 210,000
3 sales · Mean £ 198,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG17 1DW has low crime rates — 39 incidents 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
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Sutton Community Academy
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Ashfield Comprehensive School
Croft Primary School
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- TOSCANA1.0 km
- AK Cafe1.0 km
- Curry Queen0.9 km
- Cafe Expresso0.9 km
- Cottage Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- B & M Retail Limited1.0 km
- Bargain Booze0.5 km
- Co-operative Central England0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Let's All Eat location20.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Bainbridge Ballroom0.8 km
- Grosvenor Rooms0.5 km
- Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.4 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.8 km
- The Regency Dance Centre Limited0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- The Co-Op0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fortune House0.9 km
- Jade Garden0.2 km
- Sea Fish Sutton0.9 km
- Twitchell Chippy1.0 km
- Venezia0.5 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway2.6 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
- Mansfield Station5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Twin Oaks Drive0.1 km
- Clumber Street0.1 km
- Willowbridge Lane0.2 km
- Castlewood Grove0.4 km
- Redbarn Way0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171DW · Data under Open Government Licence