Short Street is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 4GD 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 Short Street, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 4GD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 4GE, NG17 4LB, NG17 4GF, NG17 4GS, NG17 4LE, NG17 4GN, NG17 4GQ, NG17 4GP, NG17 4GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 4GD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.2% | -1.6% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.8% | 1.6% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 4GD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 58.2% 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 | 43.2% | 58.2% | 15.0% | 37.9% | 20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.6% | 26.3% | -12.3% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 8.8% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 | 47.7% | 45.3% | -2.4% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 36.2% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 13.5% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.8% | 19.5% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 18.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 9.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 19.2% | 5.2% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 18.5% | 5.5% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 17.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.8% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.9% | 89.3% | -3.6% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 79% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.6% | 79% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -4.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 17.8% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.8% | 78.6% | -6.2% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 7.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 8.1% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 1.6% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.8% | 76.7% | -21.9% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.8% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Short Street was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.3% lower than the Sutton Central & New Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Short Street has the 24th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross and the 199th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Short Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2025-05-23 | £108,341 |
| 7 Short Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2025-02-05 | £128,034 |
| 2 Short Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-07-19 | £116,425 |
| 70 Short Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2024-07-05 | £158,144 |
| 11 Short Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2023-12-06 | £191,715 |
NG17 4GD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 141 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | - not rated | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hillocks Primary Academy Unwin Road , NG17 4ND | - not rated | 619 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 731 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Hill Crescent , NG17 4JA | 4out of 4 | 758 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 | 928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,324 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,852 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 | 4,423 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 | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 1,726 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 3,130 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| APTCOO - A Place to Call Our Own Unit 15 , Botany Commercial Park NG18 5NF | - not rated | 3,403 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,706 yd | Community special school | 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 | 409 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway | 83 Outram Street | 442 yd | |
| efes turkish ltd | 91 Outram Street | 442 yd | |
| Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas | 65 Outram Street | 442 yd | |
| Fire Rock Brewing Company | 20-24 Outram Street | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Diamond | 47 Stoney Street | 239 yd | |
| New Cross Public House | 167 Outram Street | 368 yd | |
| Speed The Plough | Mansfield Road | 529 yd | |
| The Unwin Club Ltd | Unwin Road | 564 yd | |
| Polly Bowls Club CIC | 10 Unwin Road | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu House | 61a Eastfield Side | 330 yd | |
| Santu's plaza | 4 Mansfield Road | 343 yd | |
| Grillers | 2c Mansfield Road | 344 yd | |
| Amigos Pizza | 134 Outram Street | 364 yd | |
| Golden Cod Ltd | 4-6 Coxmoor Road | 383 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Station Road | 782 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | Lakeside View | 819 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Mansfield Road | 823 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 850 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Crescent Rec Ground HARWOOD PLACE | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 720 yd |
| Dalestorth Primary And Nursery School HILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Ashfield Rufc UNWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Lane End UNWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 1,041 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,056 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 | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.3% |
| 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 | 143 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.