Tom Wass Road is in Sutton-In-Ashfield and in Ashfield district. NG17 5BH is located in the Leamington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tom Wass Road, Sutton-in-ashfield, NG17 5BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 5BG, NG17 5BE, NG17 1GT, NG17 1GQ, NG17 1GS, NG17 1GR, NG17 5BJ, NG17 1GP, NG17 5BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 5BH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.1% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.9% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 5BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 40.8% | 42.3% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 40.8% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 8.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 38.4% | 42.3% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.4% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.9% | 15.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 7.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 5BH this area, 30.5% 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 14.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.7% | 30.5% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 11.1% | -8.9% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 18.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 6.9% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 16.4% | 6.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 14.9% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -18.9% |
| Other | 4.2% | 1.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 98% | 93.7% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 96.2% | 90.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 6% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 90.7% | -5.5% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.4% | 76.7% | -23.3% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 38.5% | 13.5% | 25.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.3% | 37.2% | 23.1% |
| Christian | 30.4% | 46.2% | -15.8% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tom Wass Road was 206.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 152.0% higher than the Ashfields average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tom Wass Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 55 local areas in Ashfields and the 45th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 118.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 99% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Tom Wass Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-03-28 | £136,396 |
| 31 Tom Wass Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-02-10 | £144,707 |
| 27 Tom Wass Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-09-07 | £146,588 |
| 18 Tom Wass Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2022-05-26 | £148,619 |
| 11 Tom Wass Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £128,500 | 2019-08-23 | £169,503 |
NG17 5BH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,739 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 2out of 4 | 547 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Croft Primary School Station Road , NG17 5FJ | 3out of 4 | 1,273 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School Henning Lane , NG17 1HU | 4out of 4 | 1,378 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Park Street , NG17 4BB | 2out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 1,092 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 4,324 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redgate Primary Academy Somersall Street , NG19 6EL | 1out of 4 | 5,110 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ego Sutton In Ashfield | Sutton Road | 238 yd | |
| Lemo Cafe and Bar (Your Choice) | Leamington Drive | 388 yd | |
| Academy Cafe | Sutton Road | 725 yd | |
| The Staff of Life Kitchen | West End | 972 yd | |
| Tapitas Taste of Spain | 11 King Street | 980 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Devonshire Arms | High Pavement | 814 yd | |
| H & A Bars | Brook Street | 933 yd | |
| Bainbridge Ballroom | Brook Street | 1,041 yd | |
| The Regency Dance Centre Limited | Market Place | 1,042 yd | |
| Grosvenor Rooms | Church Street | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Chef | 1 Leamington Buildings | 388 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Fish Bar | 137-139 Kirkby Road | 402 yd | |
| Fortune House | 77 High Pavement | 845 yd | |
| Twitchell Chippy | 10 The Twitchell | 882 yd | |
| Sea Fish Sutton | 4 Brook Street | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton Road Stores | 114 Sutton Road | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leamington Primary And Nursery Academy CLARE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Cowpasture Lane Recreation Ground LEAMINGTON HALL FLATS | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School & Leisure Centre SUTTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 638 yd |
| Sutton Pools Complex (Closed) Brook Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 909 yd |
| Hardwick Lane Recreation Ground THE CROFT THE CROFT HARDWICK LANE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Sutton Community Academy Leisure Centre HIGH PAVEMENT | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 1,020 yd |
| Greenwood Primary School SUTTON MIDDLE LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 66.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.