Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

MORVEN AVENUE, NG17 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MORVEN AVENUE, NG17 1AN.

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Population

279

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Avg Age

50

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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 1AN 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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Area Character

NG17 1AN is an established family neighbourhood — 62% owner-occupation and an average age of 50 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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

NG17 1AN is an up-and-coming urban area on Morven Avenue, 0.8km from New Cross in Sutton in Ashfield. Administratively it sits within Carsic ward and the Ashfield constituency.

For families considering a move, NG17 1AN represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 137 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 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00142483 (shared with 27 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 1AN. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around NG17 1AN is above average at 137 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 offences179
Anti-social behaviour118
Shoplifting99
Other theft50
Public order44

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.3 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.6 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.6 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate0.7 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils1.1 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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Quarrydale Academy

Requires Improvement1230 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

45 nearby
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Local Express1.0 km
  • Market Pol Ltd1.0 km
  • Asda Service Station0.4 km
  • Ashfield Stores & Newagents0.9 km
  • + 40 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Golden Diamond0.9 km
  • Picture House0.3 km
  • The White Swan0.3 km
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.0 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.3 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

32 nearby
  • Asda Cafe Eurest0.4 km
  • Barista0.5 km
  • Ashfield Cake and Shake0.5 km
  • Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway0.8 km
  • Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas0.8 km
  • + 27 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Foodplus0.4 km
  • Aldi0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Bamboo Shoots0.8 km
  • Golan pizza Ltd0.9 km
  • Golden Dragon0.8 km
  • Happy House0.7 km
  • Hong Kong Garden0.7 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.6 km
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway1.9 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
  • Mansfield Station4.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Bus Station0.2 km
  • Church Hill0.2 km
  • Lammas Road0.2 km