Lynton Drive is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1NB is located in the Ashfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lynton Drive, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1NB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1ND, NG17 1NL, NG17 1NN, NG17 1NE, NG17 1NW, NG17 1LW, NG17 1NA, NG17 1LP, NG17 1LT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 1NB has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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 | 49.1% | 48.4% | -0.7% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 51.6% | 0.7% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG17 1NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.9% | 34.4% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 54.4% | -8.3% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 8.3% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.8% | 54.6% | -8.2% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 35.3% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 10.1% | 1.1% | 18.2% | -8.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 10.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 20.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 7.8% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 18.4% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 32.4% | -0.9% | 33.8% | -1.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0.6% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.3% 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 | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.1% | 90.3% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 8.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 90.8% 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 | 95.3% | 90.8% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 7.6% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 91.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.5% | 76.7% | 10.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynton Drive was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Ashfields average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Lynton Drive, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-11-29 | £328,229 |
| 12 Lynton Drive, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2024-05-13 | £253,298 |
| 30 Lynton Drive, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-01-31 | £267,190 |
| 12 Lynton Drive, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-11-30 | £273,361 |
| 11 Lynton Drive, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-10-02 | £220,353 |
NG17 1NB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,291 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,975 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 2out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 1,613 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 | 900 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,165 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,444 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 | 997 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 4,460 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Sutton In Ashfield | Sutton Road | 575 yd | |
| Academy Cafe | Sutton Road | 814 yd | |
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 987 yd | |
| Lemo Cafe and Bar (Your Choice) | Leamington Drive | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Snipe | Alfreton Road | 796 yd | |
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social | Huthwaite Road | 963 yd | |
| Duke Of Sussex | 255 Alfreton Road | 981 yd | |
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 982 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 627 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 132 Alfreton Road | 690 yd | |
| Top Chef | 1 Leamington Buildings | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 170 Alfreton Road | 679 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 137 Alfreton Road | 745 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calladine Park GRANGE FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 430 yd |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School & Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Charnwood Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Charnwood Street | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,021 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 | 132.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.