Kirkby Road is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1GG is located in the Leamington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kirkby Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1GG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 5AJ, NG17 1GH, NG17 5AH, NG17 5AL, NG17 1GF, NG17 5AN, NG17 5AG, NG17 5AF, NG17 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 1GG has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% 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 | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 29.7% | 41.9% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 36.6% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 9.8% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.7% | 41.1% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.4% | 5.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.2% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
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 20.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 24.6% | -8.7% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 15.2% | 2.1% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 11.5% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 8.6% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 16% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.3% | 20.5% | 9.2% | 33.8% | -13.3% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.7% | -5.8% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 1.7% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 94.6% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 42.1% | 46.2% | -4.1% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kirkby Road was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.1% lower than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Kirkby Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ashfields and the 108th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £74,000 | 2023-10-13 | £77,600 |
| 57 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £2,870,000 | 2021-11-11 | £2,901,027 |
| 81 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-09-30 | £225,537 |
| 85 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £226,000 | 2020-12-16 | £281,597 |
| 77 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2020-10-06 | £106,769 |
NG17 1GG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 92 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kirkby Nursery Centre Off Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7LN | - not rated | 2,422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,093 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | - not rated | 859 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery School Clare Road , NG17 5BB | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | - not rated | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 3out of 4 | 1,192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Centre Community College High Pavement , NG17 1EE | - not rated | 658 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,228 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale School Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberlands Middle School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 4,547 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 5,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 5,364 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 736 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 769 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | - not rated | 3,307 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 404 yd | |
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 485 yd | |
| Curry Queen & Essence of Balti | 19 King Street | 485 yd | |
| The Gurkha Palace | 18 Brook Street | 506 yd | |
| Wizards Den | 1 Market Place | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 319 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 367 yd | |
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 490 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 511 yd | |
| The Regency Dance Centre Limited | Market Place | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 181 yd | |
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 423 yd | |
| Twitchell Chippy | 10 The Twitchell | 505 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 538 yd | |
| Top Chef | 1 Leamington Buildings | 562 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 726 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 867 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 888 yd | |
| Aldi | Station Road | 910 yd | |
| Asda | Priestsic Road | 979 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 316 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 347 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 589 yd |
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 713 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy CLARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 844 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 971 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 | 91.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 89.2% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.