Barker Street is in Huthwaite, Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 2LH is located in the Huthwaite & Brierley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barker Street, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 2LH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 2LJ, NG17 2LN, NG17 2LL, NG17 2LP, NG17 2LE, NG17 2LG, NG17 2LF, NG17 2LQ, NG17 2PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 2LH 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 | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around NG17 2LH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 44.5% | 4.2% | 37.9% | 6.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.8% | 29.3% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3% | 5.9% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 39.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 39.4% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 15% | 14.2% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 6.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2LH this area, 28.7% 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 13.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 28.7% | -2.6% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 11.2% | -9.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 19.4% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 18.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.1% | 13.6% | 3.5% | 33.8% | -20.2% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93.8% 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 | 98.1% | 93.8% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 5.2% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.8% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.2% | 76.7% | -8.5% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.1% | 37.2% | 26.9% |
| Christian | 31.3% | 46.2% | -14.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barker Street was 175.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.4% lower than the Carsic average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barker Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Carsic and the 57th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 96.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 Barker Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-05-20 | £130,000 |
| 38 Barker Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2023-10-16 | £61,491 |
| 2 Barker Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £83,500 | 2022-04-12 | £87,755 |
| 70 Barker Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-03-09 | £116,098 |
| 66 Barker Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2021-07-16 | £97,036 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,066 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland View Primary School Barker Street , Huthwaite NG17 2LH | 2out of 4 | 151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huthwaite All Saint's CofE (Aided) Infant & Preschool Common Road , NG17 2JR | 3out of 4 | 756 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,820 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 2,133 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,820 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,608 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 3,667 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,363 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 | 2,419 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rani | 13 Market Street | 394 yd | |
| Huthwaite Tandoori | 17 Market Street | 394 yd | |
| Little Lambs Day nursery | 11 Main Street | 406 yd | |
| Costa | Market Place | 437 yd | |
| Moreissh Ltd T/A Aokas Food and Wine | 1 Main Street | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Leisure Ltd | 160 Main Street | 124 yd | |
| Market Inn | 15 Main Street | 444 yd | |
| The Market Club(Huthwaite) Ltd | 15 Main Street | 444 yd | |
| The Peacock Hotel | Main Street | 445 yd | |
| Woodend Inn | Chesterfield Road | 931 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill and Fish Bar | 15 Market Street | 394 yd | |
| Ciao Bella Pizza | 24 Main Street | 444 yd | |
| Golden Harvest | 22 Main Street | 444 yd | |
| ERKAM LIMITED | 203 Sutton Road | 468 yd | |
| Chip Inn | 149 Sutton Road | 523 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chesterfield Road | 346 yd | |
| Co-Op | 17-25 Main Street | 444 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland View Primary School BARKER STREET | grass pitches | 145 yd |
| Brierly Forest Golf Club MAIN STREET | golf | 167 yd |
| Huthwaite Leisure Centre (Closed) New Street | health and fitness suite | 265 yd |
| Brierley Forest Park SKEGBY ROAD | grass pitches | 429 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 | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| 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 | 209.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.