NG17 1AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.9km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Leamington ward and the Ashfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG17 1AB is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. 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 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00142524 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, NG17 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, NG17 1AB.
453
45
£ 28,800 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1AB 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 1AB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 43% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1AB. The average age is 45.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 182,000
1 sales · Mean £ 182,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around NG17 1AB is moderate at 88 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
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Forest Glade Primary School
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
42 nearby- Alan's Family Butchers0.3 km
- Colledges Butchers0.3 km
- The Little Bee Company0.3 km
- Arden News0.3 km
- Andrews News & Booze0.3 km
- + 37 more
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- TOSCANA0.3 km
- Tony's Snack Bar0.3 km
- AK Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Moda0.4 km
- Curry Queen0.1 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Central Hotel0.6 km
- Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Bainbridge Ballroom0.2 km
- Grosvenor Rooms0.4 km
- Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.7 km
- Nags Head0.3 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.4 km
- Asda0.6 km
- Foodplus0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
24 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fortune House0.1 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Lovely Jubbly0.5 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.4 km
- + 19 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway1.9 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.6 km
- Mansfield Station5.0 km
Bus Stops
- High Pavement0.1 km
- Silk Street0.1 km
- Silk Street0.1 km
- Church Hill0.2 km
- Spring Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171AB · Data under Open Government Licence