Morley Street is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 7AZ is located in the Kingsway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Morley Street, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 7AS, NG17 7AP, NG17 7BA, NG17 7AQ, NG17 7AT, NG17 7BD, NG17 7BP, NG17 7DL, NG17 7AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 7AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.3% | 49.4% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.6% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 7AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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 | 40.5% | 47.6% | 7.1% | 37.9% | 9.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 35.3% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -8.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 10.6% | -4.1% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 41.1% | 44.5% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 18.9% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 15.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.1% | 17% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 18.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.4% | 24.5% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.5% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.8% | 94.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 94% | 92.2% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 92% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 5.3% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.9% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 21.6% | 13.5% | 8.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Morley Street was 86.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.8% higher than the Kingsway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Morley Street has the 6th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway and the 161st highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvation Army Morley Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2016-04-04 | £79,044 |
NG17 7AZ 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 | 165 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,220 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 705 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FH | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 2out of 4 | 887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery Chapel Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,382 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,156 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 3,178 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,675 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,406 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 | 4,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,565 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 3,669 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 4,761 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through The Looking Glass | 30 Station Street | 67 yd | |
| Coffee and Cream | 70-72 Station Street | 68 yd | |
| Kirkby Leisure centre | Hodgkinson Road | 82 yd | |
| Hungrilla Gourmet Grill | 37 Station Street | 88 yd | |
| Musa's Peri Peri Grill | 16 Kingsway | 121 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dog House | 84-86 Station Street | 67 yd | |
| The Posh Bar and Grill | 1 Ellis Street | 89 yd | |
| three stooges brewery | 1a Ellis Street | 89 yd | |
| Nags Head | Station Street | 94 yd | |
| Diamond Avenue W.M.C | 5 Diamond Avenue | 189 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 34 Station Street | 67 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 21-21a Station Street | 101 yd | |
| Sunrise Pizza & Kebab House | 13 Station Street | 115 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | 12 Kingsway | 133 yd | |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House | 8 Kingsway | 133 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 137 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 183 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 361 yd | |
| B & M Bargains | Lindley's Lane | 469 yd | |
| Tesco | Lowmoor Road | 675 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 64 yd | |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 122 yd |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 176 yd |
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 368 yd |
| B.R.S.A Ground MILLERS WAY | grass pitches | 459 yd |
| Kingsway Primary School KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Abbey Hill Primary School ABBEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 787 yd |
| The Summit Centre SUMMIT CENTRE SUMMIT CENTRE PAVILION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 795 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 | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.