High Tor, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 3EX

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 3EX has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	52.6%	48.3%	-4.3%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	47.4%	51.7%	4.3%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NG17 3EX there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	13.4%	16.2%	2.8%	37.9%	-21.7%
Married: Opposite sex	71.7%	65.4%	-6.3%	44.2%	21.2%
Married: Same sex	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	4.9%	8.3%	3.4%	9.1%	-0.8%
Widowed	7.3%	9.6%	2.3%	6.1%	3.5%

Health

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 (66.4%) 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	29.4%	27.8%	-1.6%	48.4%	-20.6%
Good health	41.9%	38.6%	-3.3%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	22.8%	23.2%	0.4%	12.7%	10.5%
Bad health	4.4%	8.7%	4.3%	4.0%	4.7%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.7%	0.2%	1.2%	0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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 3EX this area, 31.6% 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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	38.5%	31.6%	-6.9%	18.2%	13.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	7.9%	-1.0%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	10.1%	-3.3%	13.4%	-3.3%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.9%	2.6%	5.3%	2.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.9%	18.4%	7.5%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	19.7%	1.9%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	5.3%	4.4%	-0.9%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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)
White	100%	100%	0.0%	81.4%	18.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	98.2%	97.9%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	6.1%	-6.1%
Africa	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	97.9%	0.8%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
No passport held	20%	13.5%	6.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.5%	37.2%	-7.7%
Christian	65.4%	46.2%	19.2%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
Not answered	3.8%	6.0%	-2.2%

Safety

Is High Tor Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Tor was 25.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.2% lower than the Skegby average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

High Tor has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Skegby and the 69th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NG17 3EX, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on High Tor are based on 68 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ashfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for High Tor, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 3EX

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG17 3EX

Average Price
£209,120

Semi-Detached
£193,879

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£214,375

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for High Tor

Average Price
£212,165

Semi-Detached
£198,047

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£217,639

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on High TorStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
55 High Tor, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£149,230	2024-12-11	£145,852
13 High Tor, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2024-09-13	£180,900
33 High Tor, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£119,000	2024-04-30	£124,125
65 High Tor, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£267,500	2022-12-16	£265,628
66 High Tor, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£179,000	2022-07-15	£184,768

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG17 3EX

Employment

NG17 3EX 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 3EX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	120
Full-Time Employee	43
Part-Time Employee	24
Self-Employed	13
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	15
Education	12
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Financial and insurance activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Mining and quarrying	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Other	1
Information and communication	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Skegby Junior Academy Ash Grove , Skegby NG17 3FH	3out of 4	367 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School Mansfield Road , Skegby NG17 3DW	3out of 4	702 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Healdswood Infants' and Nursery School Barker Avenue , Skegby NG17 3FQ	2out of 4	838 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Hill Crescent , NG17 4JA	4out of 4	1,867 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL	- not rated	1,891 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU	3out of 4	1,191 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE	1out of 4	2,645 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW	3out of 4	3,766 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP	3out of 4	4,301 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Queen Elizabeth's Academy Chesterfield Road South , NG19 7AP	2out of 4	4,473 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB	- not rated	2,326 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL	- not rated	2,619 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL	1out of 4	3,168 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX	3out of 4	3,783 yd	Academy special sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF	- not rated	4,021 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Triple S Club Ltd	Mansfield Road	354 yd
The Maypole	29 Dawgates Lane	809 yd
The Rifle Volunteer	Forest Road	980 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Country Kitchens	222 Mansfield Road		548 yd
TCT Takeaway & Catering Ltd	52 Mansfield Road		636 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Central England	185 Mansfield Road		827 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Daneswood Junior School (Closed) Ash Grove	grass pitches	398 yd
Healdswood Recreation Ground MANSFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	731 yd
Forest Road Recreation Ground FOREST ROAD	grass pitches	948 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	107.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.