New Street is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1BW is located in the Sutton Central & New Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Street, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1BW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1AT, NG17 1EQ, NG17 1AA, NG17 1AQ, NG17 1EP, NG17 1AL, NG17 1AB, NG17 1BU, NG17 1BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 1BW has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 48.7% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 47% | 51.3% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.8% | 40.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.6% | 29.2% | -2.4% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 7.6% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 12.5% | -5.1% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (65.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.1% | 27.7% | -0.4% | 48.4% | -20.7% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 37.8% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 20.6% | -1.1% | 12.7% | 7.9% |
| Bad health | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 4.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NG17 1BW this area, 36.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 13%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 46.5% | 36.1% | -10.4% | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.9% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 13.9% | 5.3% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.6% | 13% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -20.8% |
| Other | 5.3% | 4.2% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 99.5% | 95.8% | -3.7% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 89.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 9.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 90% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.8% | 76.7% | -18.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 34.2% | 13.5% | 20.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 45.8% | 46.2% | -0.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Street was 183.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 124.3% higher than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields and the 49th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 New Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2005-09-30 | £61,327 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NG17 1BW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 53 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 949 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 2out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,269 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 304 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,017 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH | - not rated | 5,286 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 328 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 684 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,523 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 4,294 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF | - not rated | 4,571 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 28 yd | |
| Curry Queen & Essence of Balti | 19 King Street | 28 yd | |
| Wizards Den | 1 Market Place | 85 yd | |
| Cafe Expresso | Market Place | 86 yd | |
| Cottage Coffee Shop | Market Place | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regency Dance Centre Limited | Market Place | 86 yd | |
| H & A Bars | 16a Brook Street | 119 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 139 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 164 yd | |
| Nags Head | 35 Low Street | 221 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 82 yd | |
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 148 yd | |
| Twitchell Chippy | 10 The Twitchell | 199 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Forest Street | 304 yd | |
| Papa Johns Pizza | Forest Street | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 249 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 407 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 504 yd | |
| Aldi | Station Road | 517 yd | |
| Asda | Priestsic Road | 532 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 140 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 263 yd |
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Brierley Forest Primary And Nursery School BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTBOURNE VIEW | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy CLARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,085 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.