Willowbridge Lane is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1DR is located in the Sutton St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Willowbridge Lane, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1FG, NG17 1GE, NG17 1DT, NG17 1GD, NG17 1FX, NG17 1FF, NG17 1DQ, NG17 1FE, NG17 1FB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 1DR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 51% | 47.2% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 49% | 52.8% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG17 1DR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.2% | 42.1% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 28.2% | 5.9% | 44.2% | -16.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 16% | 18.3% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 9.2% |
| Widowed | 14.6% | 6.4% | -8.2% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 (59.7%) 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 | 33.5% | 24.2% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -24.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.5% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 22.6% | 24.2% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 11.5% |
| Bad health | 8.6% | 12.1% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 8.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 2.7% |
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 1DR this area, 42.5% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 49% | 42.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 24.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.5% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 12% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -7.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 15.5% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 5.3% | 5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 98.8% | 92.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 10.7% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.1% | 92.6% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 3.5% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 92.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.1% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -3.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.1% | 76.7% | -14.6% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 32.3% | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 45.5% | 46.2% | -0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowbridge Lane was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.9% higher than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Willowbridge Lane has the 19th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields and the 108th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Willowbridge Lane, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2023-02-15 | £154,687 |
| 27 Willowbridge Lane, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,250 | 2014-12-05 | £151,905 |
| 5 Willowbridge Lane, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2014-04-24 | £151,086 |
| 17 Willowbridge Lane, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2013-06-24 | £137,732 |
| 3 Willowbridge Lane, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2009-02-11 | £116,456 |
NG17 1DR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 56 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 48 |
| Full-Time Employee | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,072 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 861 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 881 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,141 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 830 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 5,117 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 290 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 673 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,757 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 4,760 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 | 5,081 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 177 yd | |
| FoodCycle Sutton-In-Ashfeld | 11 Church Avenue | 314 yd | |
| The Gurkha Palace | 18 Brook Street | 464 yd | |
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 512 yd | |
| Curry Queen & Essence of Balti | 19 King Street | 512 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 176 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 239 yd | |
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social | Huthwaite Road | 355 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 427 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 461 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 484 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 533 yd | |
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 567 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 132 Alfreton Road | 579 yd | |
| Venezia | 80 Huthwaite Road | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 702 yd | |
| Tesco | 170 Alfreton Road | 803 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 137 Alfreton Road | 838 yd | |
| Asda | Priestsic Road | 867 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 896 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 267 yd |
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 478 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 667 yd |
| Charnwood Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Charnwood Street | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Brierley Forest Primary And Nursery School BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTBOURNE VIEW | grass pitches | 919 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 961 yd |
| Calladine Park GRANGE FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.