Kirkby Road is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1HD 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 Kirkby Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1HD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1GA, NG17 1HB, NG17 1GB, NG17 1BS, NG17 1ES, NG17 1BT, NG17 5AG, NG17 1AB, NG17 5EP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 1HD 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 1HD 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 Kirkby Road 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.
Kirkby Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2025-03-04 | £127,000 |
| 20 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2021-10-26 | £115,757 |
| 26 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2020-10-29 | £113,252 |
| 18 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2017-09-29 | £111,268 |
| 4 Kirkby Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2016-06-28 | £247,869 |
The percentage of retired residents living in NG17 1HD 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,252 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 966 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,138 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 | 552 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,282 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,538 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 4,558 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 | 4,837 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 | 232 yd | |
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 261 yd | |
| Curry Queen & Essence of Balti | 19 King Street | 261 yd | |
| The Gurkha Palace | 18 Brook Street | 264 yd | |
| Wizards Den | 1 Market Place | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 133 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 155 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 269 yd | |
| H & A Bars | 16a Brook Street | 299 yd | |
| The Regency Dance Centre Limited | Market Place | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 273 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 306 yd | |
| Twitchell Chippy | 10 The Twitchell | 368 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 424 yd | |
| Papa Johns | Forest Street | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 495 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 670 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 731 yd | |
| Asda | Priestsic Road | 736 yd | |
| Aldi | Station Road | 759 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 119 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 396 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 492 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 749 yd |
| Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy CLARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Brierley Forest Primary And Nursery School BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTBOURNE VIEW | grass pitches | 1,051 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.