NG17 1BF is an up-and-coming urban area located 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 1BF represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00142483 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NG17 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NG17 1BF.
279
50
£ 28,800 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG17 1BF 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
NG17 1BF 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG17 1BF. 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
Economic Activity
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 1BF 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.
school Local Schools
Sutton Community Academy
Croft Primary School
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School
Forest Glade Primary School
Quarrydale Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
45 nearby- Family Shopper1.0 km
- Local Express1.0 km
- Market Pol Ltd1.0 km
- Alan's Family Butchers0.2 km
- Colledges Butchers0.2 km
- + 40 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- TOSCANA0.2 km
- Tony's Snack Bar0.2 km
- AK Cafe0.2 km
- Cafe Moda0.2 km
- Curry Queen0.1 km
- + 27 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Central Hotel0.6 km
- Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bainbridge Ballroom0.0 km
- Grosvenor Rooms0.4 km
- Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.6 km
- Nags Head0.2 km
- The Devonshire Arms0.2 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.2 km
- Asda0.4 km
- Foodplus0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Fortune House0.2 km
- Jade Garden0.9 km
- Lovely Jubbly0.4 km
- Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sutton Parkway1.9 km
- Kirkby in Ashfield2.8 km
- Mansfield Station4.9 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Church Hill0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
- Bus Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG171BF · Data under Open Government Licence