Smithy Row is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1JT is located in the Sutton St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Smithy Row, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1JT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1FJ, NG17 1FN, NG17 1FS, NG17 1FR, NG17 1FT, NG17 2EF, NG17 1FQ, NG17 2EH, NG17 2EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 1JT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 51.3% | 49.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 50.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 30.4% | 35% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.3% | 42.5% | -4.8% | 44.2% | -1.7% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 13.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.8% | 38.2% | -8.6% | 48.4% | -10.2% |
| Good health | 30.8% | 42.2% | 11.4% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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.
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 20.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 23% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 15.2% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 5.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 15.2% | -6.0% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15.2% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.4% | 20.7% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -13.1% |
| Other | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99% | 95.6% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 96.8% | 94% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 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 | 96.8% | 94% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.2% | 37.2% | 13.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Smithy Row was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.0% lower than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Smithy Row has the 17th lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields and the 148th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Smithy Row, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-01-22 | £392,509 |
| 4 Smithy Row, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-02-14 | £444,792 |
| 3 Smithy Row, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £249,900 | 2013-09-12 | £439,464 |
| 4 Smithy Row, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property | £29,000 | 1995-05-20 | £137,398 |
NG17 1JT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,817 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 5,193 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 722 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,599 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,285 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,765 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,760 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 | 360 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,127 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 5,255 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle Sutton-In-Ashfeld | 11 Church Avenue | 521 yd | |
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 594 yd | |
| Lammas Leisure Centre | Lammas Road | 840 yd | |
| The Gurkha Palace | 18 Brook Street | 895 yd | |
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social | Huthwaite Road | 257 yd | |
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 490 yd | |
| Travellers Rest | Huthwaite Road | 590 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 683 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Garden | 132 Alfreton Road | 171 yd | |
| Venezia | 80 Huthwaite Road | 312 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 826 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Carsic | 2 Carsic Lane | 926 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 170 Alfreton Road | 402 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 137 Alfreton Road | 413 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charnwood Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Charnwood Street | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 720 yd |
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 748 yd |
| Calladine Park GRANGE FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Brierley Forest Primary And Nursery School BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTBOURNE VIEW | grass pitches | 885 yd |
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports & Social Club THE FIELDINGS | grass pitches | 900 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.