Highfield Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 2FX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 2FX has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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	48.2%	48%	-0.2%	51.0%	-3.0%
Male	51.8%	52%	0.2%	49.0%	3.0%

Partnership Status

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	25.4%	25.8%	0.4%	37.9%	-12.1%
Married: Opposite sex	36.1%	36%	-0.1%	44.2%	-8.2%
Separated	4.9%	3.2%	-1.7%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	17.6%	22.6%	5.0%	9.1%	13.5%
Widowed	16.1%	12.4%	-3.7%	6.1%	6.3%

Health

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 (49.5%) 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	24.6%	15.8%	-8.8%	48.4%	-32.6%
Good health	29.5%	33.7%	4.2%	33.6%	0.1%
Fair health	27.7%	24%	-3.7%	12.7%	11.3%
Bad health	15.6%	20.9%	5.3%	4.0%	16.9%
Very bad health	2.7%	5.6%	2.9%	1.2%	4.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 2FX this area, 43.5% 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 12.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	55.1%	43.5%	-11.6%	18.2%	25.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.2%	11.8%	1.6%	9.6%	2.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.7%	9.7%	-4.0%	13.4%	-3.7%
Apprenticeship	3.4%	6.5%	3.1%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	4.9%	10.8%	5.9%	16.9%	-6.1%
Degree or Similar	6.8%	12.9%	6.1%	33.8%	-20.9%
Other	5.9%	4.8%	-1.1%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Black African	0%	1%	1.0%	2.5%	-1.5%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	97.8%	96%	-1.8%	81.4%	14.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96% 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	97.8%	96%	-1.8%	83.2%	12.8%
European Union	0%	1%	1.0%	6.1%	-5.1%
Africa	1.3%	2%	0.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	0%	1%	1.0%	5.6%	-4.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	1.3%	-1.3%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96%	96%	0.0%	83.2%	12.8%
10+ Years	0%	2.5%	2.5%	9.8%	-7.3%
Less than 2 years	4%	1.5%	-2.5%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	56.1%	76.7%	-20.6%
Ireland	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Central and Western Africa	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	40.9%	13.5%	27.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	32.3%	37.2%	-4.9%
Christian	57.1%	46.2%	10.9%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Other religion	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Highfield Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Road was 141.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.6% lower than the Carsic average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Carsic and the 79th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£35,000

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NG17 2FX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 10/10 (very high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Road are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ashfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 2FX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG17 2FX

Average Price
£151,669

Semi-Detached
£122,631

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£209,743

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Road

Average Price
£147,649

Semi-Detached
£127,021

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£209,532

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Highfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£105,000	2025-03-14	£105,843
30 Highfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2011-11-04	£209,532
3 Highfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£82,000	2007-07-30	£140,153
3 Highfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£46,500	2002-11-20	£135,065

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG17 2FX

Employment

NG17 2FX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG17 2FX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Long-Term Sick or disabled	34
Full-Time Employee	31
Part-Time Employee	10
Other	8
Self-Employed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Looking after home or family	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	12
Manufacturing	8
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Transport and storage	7
Construction	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Education	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Information and communication	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT	2out of 4	428 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR	4out of 4	537 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB	2out of 4	1,450 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School Barker Avenue , Skegby NG17 3FQ	2out of 4	1,514 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU	4out of 4	1,583 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU	3out of 4	1,020 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE	1out of 4	1,570 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP	3out of 4	2,625 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH	1out of 4	4,666 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW	3out of 4	5,274 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL	- not rated	870 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB	- not rated	1,140 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL	1out of 4	4,578 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ	3out of 4	4,860 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF	- not rated	5,134 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
FoodCycle Sutton-In-Ashfeld	11 Church Avenue	870 yd
Lammas Leisure Centre	Lammas Road	937 yd
KFC	Forest Street	1,040 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Travellers Rest	Huthwaite Road	668 yd
Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social	Huthwaite Road	853 yd
Rose & Crown	207 Stoneyford Road	877 yd
Grosvenor Rooms	Church Street	1,001 yd
The White Swan	Devonshire Square	1,015 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oval Fish Bar	1 The Oval	230 yd
Venezia	80 Huthwaite Road	692 yd
Rock Cod Plaice	1a Main Street	805 yd
Ocean Blue Carsic	2 Carsic Lane	854 yd
New World	109 Stoneyford Road	872 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Brierley Forest Primary And Nursery School BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTBOURNE VIEW	grass pitches	310 yd
Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD	health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool	882 yd
Quarrydale Academy STONEYFORD ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	946 yd
Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports & Social Club THE FIELDINGS	grass pitches	1,067 yd
Charnwood Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Charnwood Street	grass pitches	1,090 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	74.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	127 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	13.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.