Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

NG17 1EB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG17 1EB.

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Population

240

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG17 1EB 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.

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1/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, NG17 1EB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Above-average crime is a concern; estate-level variation can be significant.

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

NG17 1EB is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1EB is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 127 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 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00142547 (shared with 153 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 1EB. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 6%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

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

Crime around NG17 1EB is above average at 127 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences168
Shoplifting141
Anti-social behaviour120
Other theft57
Public order45

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.2 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.2 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.5 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.0 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils1.1 km
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Hillocks Primary Academy

Inadequate314 pupils1.2 km
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Quarrydale Academy

Requires Improvement1230 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Timbis Global Services Limited0.8 km
  • Local Express0.8 km
  • Market Pol Ltd0.8 km
  • The Local Choice0.8 km
  • Asda Service Station0.5 km
  • + 42 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

11 nearby
  • New Cross Public House0.8 km
  • Golden Diamond0.6 km
  • Picture House0.3 km
  • The White Swan0.5 km
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.4 km
  • + 6 more
fastfood

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

Restaurant, Cafe

33 nearby
  • Asda Cafe Eurest0.5 km
  • Barista0.2 km
  • Ashfield Cake and Shake0.2 km
  • Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway0.6 km
  • Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas0.6 km
  • + 28 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.5 km
  • Foodplus0.2 km
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.2 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway1.5 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield2.7 km
  • Mansfield Station4.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Street0.0 km
  • Station Street0.1 km
  • Forest Street0.1 km
  • Lawn Avenue0.2 km
  • Silk Street0.3 km