Sherwood Street is in Huthwaite, Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 2LX 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 Sherwood Street, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 2LS, NG17 2LY, NG17 2LR, NG17 2LD, NG17 2QY, NG17 2LW, NG17 2LB, NG17 2LA, NG17 2LQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 2LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.4% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.6% | 1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 39.2% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 34.5% | -11.6% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 10.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 9.5% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 38.1% | 36.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 37.8% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 15.8% | -3.3% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 8.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 2LX this area, 30.5% 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 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.1% | 30.5% | -3.6% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 11.9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.8% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 8.5% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.4% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 15.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 96.7% | 93.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96% | 93.2% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 4% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 32.4% | 13.5% | 18.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.2% | 37.2% | 18.0% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Street was 403.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 103.8% higher than the Carsic average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Sherwood Street has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Carsic and the 13th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 140.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sherwood Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2024-11-28 | £87,097 |
| 2 Sherwood Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2024-07-10 | £63,903 |
| 2 Sherwood Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2024-03-28 | £54,942 |
| 20 Sherwood Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-01-18 | £63,540 |
| 57 Sherwood Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-08-11 | £152,769 |
NG17 2LX 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | 4,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,813 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 | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Huthwaite All Saint's CofE (Aided) Infant & Preschool Common Road , NG17 2JR | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 4out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 2,150 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 | 2,732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 3,352 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 3,834 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,176 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 | 2,178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 2,773 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 | 122 yd | |
| Huthwaite Tandoori | 17 Market Street | 122 yd | |
| Costa | Market Place | 170 yd | |
| Moreissh Ltd T/A Aokas Food and Wine | 1 Main Street | 220 yd | |
| Little Lambs Day nursery | 11 Main Street | 266 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Peacock Hotel | Main Street | 220 yd | |
| Market Inn | 15 Main Street | 221 yd | |
| The Market Club(Huthwaite) Ltd | 15 Main Street | 221 yd | |
| Brierley Leisure Ltd | 160 Main Street | 276 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill and Fish Bar | 15 Market Street | 122 yd | |
| ERKAM LIMITED | 203 Sutton Road | 144 yd | |
| Ciao Bella Pizza | 24 Main Street | 221 yd | |
| Golden Harvest | 22 Main Street | 221 yd | |
| Chip Inn | 149 Sutton Road | 234 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Chesterfield Road | 168 yd | |
| Co-Op | 17-25 Main Street | 221 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Huthwaite Leisure Centre (Closed) New Street | health and fitness suite | 86 yd |
| Brierly Forest Golf Club MAIN STREET | golf | 316 yd |
| Brierley Forest Park SKEGBY ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Woodland View Primary School BARKER STREET | grass pitches | 465 yd |
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports & Social Club THE FIELDINGS | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.6% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.