Bowne Street is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 4BH is located in the Sutton Central & New Cross electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bowne Street, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 4BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 4BJ, NG17 4FS, NG17 4BQ, NG17 4BL, NG17 4AP, NG17 4BG, NG17 4BD, NG17 4BB, NG17 4AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 4BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 43.1% | 49.8% | 6.7% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 56.9% | 50.2% | -6.7% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG17 4BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 60% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 22.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.9% | 14% | -13.9% | 44.2% | -30.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 16.2% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 40.4% | 4.7% | 48.4% | -8.0% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 37.3% | -3.1% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 15.4% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 4BH this area, 30.7% 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 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.7% | 30.7% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 13.4% | -1.3% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.4% | 17.7% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 12.3% | 5.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.6% | 4.1% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.7% | 87.7% | -6.0% | 81.4% | 6.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 68.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 68.6% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -14.6% |
| European Union | 9.8% | 24.1% | 14.3% | 6.1% | 18.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 68.4% | -17.9% | 83.2% | -14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 11.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | 1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 10% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 5.8% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.1% | 4.5% | 1.4% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 49% | 76.7% | -27.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 6.5% | 1.3% | 5.2% |
| Romania | 7.5% | 0.9% | 6.6% |
| Other EU countries | 10.3% | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Hindu | 3.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bowne Street was 198.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% higher than the Sutton Central & New Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bowne Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross and the 48th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 106.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Bowne Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-08-07 | £128,826 |
| 1 Bowne Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2025-03-28 | £132,425 |
| 57 Bowne Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2024-11-22 | £124,398 |
| 19 Bowne Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-07-31 | £138,320 |
| 59 Bowne Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-10-14 | £119,730 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 80 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 544 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | - not rated | 589 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillocks Primary Academy Unwin Road , NG17 4ND | - not rated | 1,056 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | 2out of 4 | 1,120 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 580 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,258 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,844 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 | 574 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 1,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 3,535 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,762 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF | - not rated | 3,858 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| de collabo afro restaurant and lounge | 98 Outram Street | 32 yd | |
| Fire Rock Brewing Company | 20-24 Outram Street | 33 yd | |
| The Gourmand Island | 102-104 Outram Street | 103 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway | 83 Outram Street | 104 yd | |
| efes turkish ltd | 91 Outram Street | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Diamond | 47 Stoney Street | 230 yd | |
| New Cross Public House | 167 Outram Street | 369 yd | |
| Picture House | 2 Fox Street | 439 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 37 Low Street | 509 yd | |
| Nags Head | 35 Low Street | 547 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy Chicken and Pizza ltd | 90 Outram Street | 32 yd | |
| Happy House | 34-36 Outram Street | 33 yd | |
| Hong Kong Garden | 63 Outram Street | 80 yd | |
| Steves Fish Bar | 121 Outram Street | 104 yd | |
| Kwang Tung Restaurant | 95 Outram Street | 104 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 356 yd | |
| Asda | Priestsic Road | 451 yd | |
| Aldi | Station Road | 531 yd | |
| Poundworld/Bargain Buys | Units 19-21A The Idlewells Sutton in Ashfield Nottingham | 535 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 604 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 664 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Lammas Leisure Centre LAMMAS ROAD | health and fitness suite, ice rinks, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 884 yd |
| Hill Crescent Rec Ground HARWOOD PLACE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 980 yd |
| Dalestorth Primary And Nursery School HILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.2% |
| 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 | 124.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.