Meadow Lark Close is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 1NN is located in the Ashfields electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 2003-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Lark Close, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 1NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 1NB, NG17 1NL, NG17 1ND, NG17 1NE, NG17 1NH, NG17 1LT, NG17 1NS, NG17 1NA, NG17 1NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 1NN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 51.6% | 2.5% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 50.9% | 48.4% | -2.5% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 1NN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.5% 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% | 33% | 9.1% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.7% | 57.5% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 13.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 5.7% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
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%) 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% | 52.3% | -10.5% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 36.7% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2% | 3.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
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 1NN this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 19.8% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.7% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.3% | 28.3% | 13.0% | 16.9% | 11.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 27.4% | -5.9% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 95.1% | 93.7% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
In this area, 97.7% 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% | 97.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 97.7% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 76.7% | 18.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 43% | 46.2% | -3.2% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Lark Close was 9.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.9% lower than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Meadow Lark Close has the lowest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields and the 10th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -4.2%.

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 Meadow Lark Close, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-06-07 | £342,725 |
| 8 Meadow Lark Close, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2019-03-08 | £231,053 |
| 11 Meadow Lark Close, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-11-02 | £282,043 |
| 3 Meadow Lark Close, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-11-04 | £357,247 |
| 1 Meadow Lark Close, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2015-07-09 | £374,400 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 10 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| 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 | 4,406 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 5,080 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 | 755 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 2out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 1,523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 1,563 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,345 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 | 4,553 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 | 905 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,533 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 4,528 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 5,402 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Sutton In Ashfield | Sutton Road | 547 yd | |
| Academy Cafe | Sutton Road | 857 yd | |
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 878 yd | |
| Lemo Cafe and Bar (Your Choice) | Leamington Drive | 934 yd | |
| FoodCycle Sutton-In-Ashfeld | 11 Church Avenue | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 878 yd | |
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social | Huthwaite Road | 880 yd | |
| The Snipe | Alfreton Road | 892 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 903 yd | |
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 950 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 518 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 132 Alfreton Road | 648 yd | |
| Top Chef | 1 Leamington Buildings | 933 yd | |
| Venezia | 80 Huthwaite Road | 1,040 yd | |
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 170 Alfreton Road | 677 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 137 Alfreton Road | 744 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calladine Park GRANGE FARM CLOSE | grass pitches | 510 yd |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School & Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 812 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 908 yd |
| Charnwood Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Charnwood Street | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy CLARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,047 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% |
| Median download speed | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.