Mason Street is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 4HQ 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 Mason Street, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 4HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 4HP, NG17 4HD, NG17 4HL, NG17 4HS, NG17 4HU, NG17 4HN, NG17 4HT, NG17 4AE, NG17 4HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 4HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 50% | 47.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 50% | 52.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 4HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 37.2% | 43.8% | 6.6% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39% | 35.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | -8.4% |
| Separated | 5.9% | 2.9% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.9% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 33.4% | 38% | 4.6% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34.3% | -3.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 19.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | 7.2% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 7.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 4HQ this area, 29.4% 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 11.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.7% | 29.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 14% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 20.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 7.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6.6% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 14.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 11.8% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -22.0% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 98.8% | 97.6% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.7% 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 | 97% | 92.7% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 6.7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 93.9% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.4% | 76.7% | -17.3% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.1% | 37.2% | 21.9% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mason Street was 65.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.7% lower than the Sutton Central & New Cross average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mason Street has the 25th highest crime rate of 50 local areas in Sutton Central & New Cross and the 214th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mason Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £128,000 | 2025-05-13 | £128,000 |
| 31 Mason Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2025-03-14 | £115,000 |
| 57 Mason Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-19 | £135,484 |
| 25 Mason Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2024-11-22 | £74,516 |
| 63 Mason Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2023-12-20 | £105,963 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillocks Primary Academy Unwin Road , NG17 4ND | - not rated | 359 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Hill Crescent , NG17 4JA | 4out of 4 | 491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | - not rated | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,514 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 3,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,298 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 4,019 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 | 3,921 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 | 1,653 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 2,344 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 2,581 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 | 2,789 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Beech Academy Fairholme Drive , NG19 6DX | 3out of 4 | 3,464 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy Beans Ltd | Coxmoor Road | 523 yd | |
| McDonalds | Kings Mill Road East | 543 yd | |
| Spice of Life Restaurant | Mansfield Road | 564 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Mansfield Road | 564 yd | |
| Daffodil Cafe | Mansfield Road | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Unwin Club Ltd | Unwin Road | 156 yd | |
| Speed The Plough | Mansfield Road | 297 yd | |
| Polly Bowls Club CIC | 10 Unwin Road | 314 yd | |
| Kings Mill Farm | Kings Mill Road East | 543 yd | |
| Golden Diamond | 47 Stoney Street | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Tradition | Lakeside View | 211 yd | |
| Sea Pearl | 159 Mansfield Road | 303 yd | |
| Golden Cod Ltd | 4-6 Coxmoor Road | 354 yd | |
| Fu House | 61a Eastfield Side | 399 yd | |
| Santu's plaza | 4 Mansfield Road | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lakeside View | 211 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Mansfield Road | 280 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Rufc UNWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Lane End UNWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 278 yd |
| Dalestorth Primary And Nursery School HILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Hill Crescent Rec Ground HARWOOD PLACE | grass pitches | 704 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.