Lindley Avenue is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 2SY is located in the Sutton St Mary's electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 2007-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lindley Avenue, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 2SY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 2EL, NG17 2ED, NG17 2ST, NG17 2EE, NG17 2EG, NG17 2EN, NG17 2EH, NG17 2EP, NG17 2EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 2SY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.4% | 50.3% | 3.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.6% | 49.7% | -3.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 33.9% | 29.4% | -4.5% | 37.9% | -8.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51% | 50.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 10.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 7.6% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
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 | 39.2% | 38% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 38.8% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 18.8% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 23.2% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18% | -0.4% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.6% | 8.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 16.3% | 1.5% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 17.3% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.9% | 95.1% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94.5% 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% | 94.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.8% | 93.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.1% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.2% | 13.5% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.4% | 37.2% | 5.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lindley Avenue was 70.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lindley Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Ashfields and the 204th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -69.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Lindley Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2026-01-16 | £171,201 |
| 53 Lindley Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2025-11-20 | £89,142 |
| 59 Lindley Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2025-11-03 | £86,171 |
| 63 Lindley Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2025-04-25 | £93,304 |
| 61 Lindley Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-09-02 | £95,117 |
NG17 2SY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 107 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 581 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kirkby Nursery Centre Off Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7LN | - not rated | 3,143 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 1out of 4 | 577 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carsic Primary School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carsic Junior School St Mary's Road , NG17 2FG | - not rated | 592 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Springwood View Close , NG17 2HR | 3out of 4 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Centre Community College High Pavement , NG17 1EE | - not rated | 936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale School Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberlands Middle School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 4,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 5,259 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bull Farm Middle School Bright Square , NG19 7LJ | - not rated | 5,355 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 52 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 640 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,027 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 3out of 4 | 4,685 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoodCycle Sutton-In-Ashfeld | 11 Church Avenue | 211 yd | |
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 389 yd | |
| Lammas Leisure Centre | Lammas Road | 517 yd | |
| The Gurkha Palace | 18 Brook Street | 649 yd | |
| KFC | Forest Street | 715 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports and Social | Huthwaite Road | 91 yd | |
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 265 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 483 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 639 yd | |
| The White Swan | Devonshire Square | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venezia | 80 Huthwaite Road | 266 yd | |
| Jade Garden | 132 Alfreton Road | 516 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Carsic | 2 Carsic Lane | 586 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 724 yd | |
| Rock Cod Plaice | 1a Main Street | 749 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 170 Alfreton Road | 746 yd | |
| The Co-Op | 137 Alfreton Road | 751 yd | |
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 832 yd | |
| Asda | Priestsic Road | 869 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 526 yd |
| Brierley Forest Primary And Nursery School BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL BRIERLEY FOREST PRIMARY SCHOOL WESTBOURNE VIEW | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Charnwood Street Recreation Ground (Closed) Charnwood Street | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 891 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 1,062 yd |
| Mansfield Hosiery Mills Sports & Social Club THE FIELDINGS | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 15.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.7% |
| 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 | 79.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.