Litton Avenue is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 3AB is located in the Skegby electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Litton Avenue, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 3AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 3AE, NG17 3AD, NG17 3BB, NG17 3FU, NG17 3AF, NG17 3BA, NG17 3AA, NG17 3BG, NG17 4EH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 3AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52% | 50.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 48% | 49.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 24.4% | 28.3% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 50.9% | -3.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 0.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 11.5% | 13.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 (68.5%) 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 | 35% | 31.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -16.6% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 36.7% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 21.7% | 22.9% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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 3AB this area, 32.9% 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 15.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 32.9% | -8.6% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 14.1% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 9.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 12.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 15.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -18.3% |
| Other | 6% | 4.2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| White | 96.9% | 100% | 3.1% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.8% | 96.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.8% | 96.7% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.2% | 76.7% | -6.5% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 27.3% | 13.5% | 13.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.9% | 37.2% | 7.7% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Litton Avenue was 57.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.2% lower than the Sutton Central & New Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Litton Avenue has the 20th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross and the 187th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Litton Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2026-02-27 | £229,513 |
| 1 Litton Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,500 | 2025-06-12 | £258,373 |
| 9 Litton Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,250 | 2022-04-08 | £303,800 |
| 13 Litton Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2021-06-04 | £207,094 |
| 19 Litton Avenue, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2016-08-15 | £193,551 |
NG17 3AB 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 3AB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 42% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 89 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 1,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kirkby Nursery Centre Off Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7LN | - not rated | 3,811 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Hill Crescent , NG17 4JA | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School Mansfield Road , Skegby NG17 3DW | 3out of 4 | 859 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillocks Primary and Nursery School Unwin Road , NG17 4ND | - not rated | 1,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarrydale School Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Centre Community College High Pavement , NG17 1EE | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,704 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints RC Comprehensive School Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | - not rated | 3,217 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,271 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 3,080 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bull Farm Middle School Bright Square , NG19 7LJ | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 3,613 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 4,108 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH | - not rated | 4,607 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 2,243 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,501 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate School Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 3,333 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of Life Restaurant | Mansfield Road | 927 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Mansfield Road | 927 yd | |
| Daffodil Cafe | Mansfield Road | 927 yd | |
| The Gourmand Island | 102-104 Outram Street | 1,009 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway | 83 Outram Street | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Tavern | 96 Forest Road | 243 yd | |
| Forest Tavern | 96 Forest Road | 243 yd | |
| The Rifle Volunteer | Forest Road | 439 yd | |
| Fox and Crown | 116 Dalestorth Road | 563 yd | |
| Speed The Plough | Mansfield Road | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Road Chippy | 13 Forest Road | 171 yd | |
| Sea Pearl | 159 Mansfield Road | 623 yd | |
| Fu House | 61a Eastfield Side | 669 yd | |
| Santu's plaza | 4 Mansfield Road | 682 yd | |
| Grillers | 2c Mansfield Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Central England | 185 Mansfield Road | 681 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Mansfield Road | 806 yd | |
| Tesco | Lakeside View | 937 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Crescent Rec Ground HARWOOD PLACE | grass pitches | 252 yd |
| Dalestorth Primary And Nursery School HILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Forest Road Recreation Ground FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 475 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.