Collins Avenue is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1GS 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 Collins Avenue, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1GS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1GT, NG17 1GU, NG17 5BL, NG17 1GR, NG17 5BN, NG17 5BH, NG17 5BJ, NG17 1GP, NG17 5AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 1GS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 46.5% | 49.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 1GS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52% 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 | 39.6% | 52% | 12.4% | 37.9% | 14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 18.9% | -16.2% | 44.2% | -25.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 14.5% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 8% | 10.6% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
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 (70.4%) 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 | 45.5% | 38.7% | -6.8% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 28.1% | 31.7% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 18.8% | 21.5% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 6% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.6% | 25.4% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 18.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.1% | 17.9% | -5.2% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 6.3% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 19.2% | 9.4% | 16.9% | 2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 11.2% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.4% | 95.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 14.4% |
In this area, 93% 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% | 93% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 6.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.4% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.8% | 76.7% | -14.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 30.7% | 13.5% | 17.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60% | 37.2% | 22.8% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Other religion | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Collins Avenue was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.3% lower than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Collins Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields and the 204th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45 Collins Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2025-03-21 | £133,406 |
| 55 Collins Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-03-07 | £152,043 |
| 75 Collins Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2023-04-19 | £135,128 |
| 97 Collins Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £143,000 | 2023-01-17 | £141,284 |
| 7 Collins Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-10-28 | £130,557 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 4,863 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 | 2out of 4 | 596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,133 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 2,775 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 | 1,037 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,122 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 4,488 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 4,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemo Cafe and Bar (Your Choice) | Leamington Drive | 310 yd | |
| Ego Sutton In Ashfield | Sutton Road | 384 yd | |
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 814 yd | |
| Curry Queen & Essence of Balti | 19 King Street | 814 yd | |
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 820 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 649 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 775 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 877 yd | |
| The Regency Dance Centre Limited | Market Place | 877 yd | |
| H & A Bars | 16a Brook Street | 891 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 267 yd | |
| Top Chef | 1 Leamington Buildings | 309 yd | |
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 681 yd | |
| Twitchell Chippy | 10 The Twitchell | 722 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 875 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Station Road | 1,004 yd | |
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 1,047 yd | |
| Aldi | Station Road | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy CLARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 473 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 749 yd |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School & Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 798 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 857 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 190.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.