Forest Road is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 3BA 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 Forest Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 3BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 3AD, NG17 3BE, NG17 3BD, NG17 3BB, NG17 3AB, NG17 3BG, NG17 4FB, NG17 4EZ, NG17 3AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 3BA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 47.4% | 47.2% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 52.6% | 52.8% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
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 | 26.9% | 34.2% | 7.3% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49% | 42.2% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 11% | -2.8% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 8.9% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (70.7%) 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 | 35.5% | 32.2% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -16.2% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.5% | 1.6% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 19.1% | 19.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36% | 24.3% | -11.7% | 18.2% | 6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14.2% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 10% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.4% | 17.2% | 1.8% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.9% | 20.9% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 98.6% | 91.2% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 9.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.1% 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 | 97.6% | 90.1% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 6.3% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 90.7% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 28% | 13.5% | 14.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 47.6% | 46.2% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 11.8% | 6.0% | 5.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forest Road was 136.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Sutton Central & New Cross average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Forest Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross and the 92nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2025-07-09 | £102,220 |
| 27 Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2023-11-17 | £124,919 |
| 33 Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £89,200 | 2022-10-28 | £89,112 |
| 15 Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2021-07-19 | £134,215 |
| 29 Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2021-03-11 | £158,480 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,574 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Kirkby Nursery Centre Off Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7LN | - not rated | 3,716 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 | 417 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | 3out of 4 | 447 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School Mansfield Road , Skegby NG17 3DW | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 3out of 4 | 976 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 | 1,027 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Centre Community College High Pavement , NG17 1EE | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 3out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | - not rated | 3,352 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 | 2,442 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bull Farm Middle School Bright Square , NG19 7LJ | - not rated | 3,367 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 3,771 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 4,214 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 | 4,684 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 | 1,457 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 2,072 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 3out of 4 | 2,671 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate School Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | - not rated | 2,671 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 3,503 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gourmand Island | 102-104 Outram Street | 860 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway | 83 Outram Street | 861 yd | |
| efes turkish ltd | 91 Outram Street | 861 yd | |
| Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas | 65 Outram Street | 861 yd | |
| Fire Rock Brewing Company | 20-24 Outram Street | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Forest Tavern | 96 Forest Road | 288 yd | |
| Forest Tavern | 96 Forest Road | 288 yd | |
| The Rifle Volunteer | Forest Road | 469 yd | |
| New Cross Public House | 167 Outram Street | 598 yd | |
| Speed The Plough | Mansfield Road | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Road Chippy | 13 Forest Road | 1 yd | |
| Santu's plaza | 4 Mansfield Road | 545 yd | |
| Grillers | 2c Mansfield Road | 557 yd | |
| Fu House | 61a Eastfield Side | 623 yd | |
| Sea Pearl | 159 Mansfield Road | 630 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Central England | 185 Mansfield Road | 760 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Mansfield Road | 872 yd | |
| Tesco | Lakeside View | 990 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Crescent Rec Ground HARWOOD PLACE | grass pitches | 228 yd |
| Dalestorth Primary And Nursery School HILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 417 yd |
| Forest Road Recreation Ground FOREST ROAD | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Quarrydale Academy STONEYFORD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,027 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 | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 85.0% |
| 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 | 173.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.