Charles Street is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 4LG 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 Charles Street, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 4LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 4LH, NG17 4LL, NG17 4LF, NG17 4LE, NG17 4LQ, NG17 4LP, NG17 4LB, NG17 4LN, NG17 4GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 4LG 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 4LG, 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 Charles 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.
Charles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Charles Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,100 | 2025-07-04 | £97,505 |
| 9 Charles Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2025-02-07 | £122,125 |
| 13 Charles Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2024-04-25 | £79,299 |
| 17 Charles Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2023-09-04 | £125,514 |
| 11 Charles Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2023-07-07 | £85,771 |
NG17 4LG 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillocks Primary Academy Unwin Road , NG17 4ND | - not rated | 519 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Forest Glade Primary School Mansfield Road , NG17 4FL | - not rated | 533 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 623 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 625 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Hill Crescent , NG17 4JA | 4out of 4 | 904 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 | 875 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,570 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 3,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Broomhill Lane , NG19 6BW | 3out of 4 | 3,934 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 | 4,298 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 | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 1,759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 3,215 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 | 3,421 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 3,492 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 | 528 yd | |
| Jimmy Beans Ltd | Coxmoor Road | 547 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori Restaurant and Takeaway | 83 Outram Street | 563 yd | |
| efes turkish ltd | 91 Outram Street | 563 yd | |
| Fabulous Chicken & Pizzas | 65 Outram Street | 563 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Diamond | 47 Stoney Street | 367 yd | |
| The Unwin Club Ltd | Unwin Road | 540 yd | |
| New Cross Public House | 167 Outram Street | 567 yd | |
| Polly Bowls Club CIC | 10 Unwin Road | 629 yd | |
| Speed The Plough | Mansfield Road | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Cod Ltd | 4-6 Coxmoor Road | 314 yd | |
| Fu House | 61a Eastfield Side | 482 yd | |
| Amigos Pizza | 134 Outram Street | 517 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 112-114 Outram Street | 521 yd | |
| Grillers | 2c Mansfield Road | 552 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Station Road | 695 yd | |
| Lidl | Station Road | 753 yd | |
| Foodplus | 2c Outram Street | 792 yd | |
| Tesco | Lakeside View | 855 yd | |
| Aldi Store | Mansfield Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Rufc UNWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Lane End UNWIN ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Premier Fitness Club (Closed) Outam Street | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Hill Crescent Rec Ground HARWOOD PLACE | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Dalestorth Primary And Nursery School HILL CRESCENT | grass pitches | 914 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 933 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,022 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 | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.2% |
| 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 | 62.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.