Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

HIGH PAVEMENT, NG17 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH PAVEMENT, NG17 1BU.

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Population

425

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 28,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG17 1BU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

NG17 1BU is an established family neighbourhood — 56% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

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

NG17 1BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on High Pavement, 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 1BU 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. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 101 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00142527 (shared with 17 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 1BU. The average age is 38.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.2%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 97,000

1 sales · Mean £ 97,000

Semi-Detached

£ 140,000

1 sales · Mean £ 140,000

Terraced

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 159,166

Detached

£ 106,500

1 sales · Mean £ 106,500

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

Crime around NG17 1BU is above average at 101 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 offences150
Anti-social behaviour81
Shoplifting63
Other theft35
Burglary32

school Local Schools

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Sutton Community Academy

Good740 pupils0.1 km
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Croft Primary School

Good405 pupils0.4 km
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Priestsic Primary and Nursery School

Good456 pupils0.7 km
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Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy

Good468 pupils0.8 km
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Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School

Inadequate1.0 km
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Forest Glade Primary School

Good234 pupils1.2 km
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St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Hillocks Primary Academy

Inadequate314 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Alan's Family Butchers0.2 km
  • Colledges Butchers0.2 km
  • The Little Bee Company0.2 km
  • Arden News0.3 km
  • Andrews News & Booze0.3 km
  • + 37 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

34 nearby
  • TOSCANA0.4 km
  • Tony's Snack Bar0.2 km
  • AK Cafe0.4 km
  • Cafe Moda0.3 km
  • Curry Queen0.2 km
  • + 29 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Central Hotel0.4 km
  • Ashfield Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Bainbridge Ballroom0.3 km
  • Grosvenor Rooms0.6 km
  • Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social0.8 km
  • Nags Head0.3 km
  • The Devonshire Arms0.2 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Poundworld/Bargain Buys0.3 km
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Foodplus0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

24 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • Fortune House0.0 km
  • Lovely Jubbly0.4 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.3 km
  • Peppino's Pizza0.6 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Sutton Parkway1.7 km
  • Kirkby in Ashfield2.6 km
  • Mansfield Station4.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Silk Street0.0 km
  • Silk Street0.0 km
  • Ashwood Close0.1 km
  • Ashwood Close0.2 km
  • Station Street0.2 km