Ventura Court is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 7DF is located in the Abbey Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ventura Court, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 7DG, NG17 7JZ, NG17 7PX, NG17 7RE, NG17 7QE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 7DF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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% | 49.6% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 7DF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.8% 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 | 46.6% | 49.8% | 3.2% | 37.9% | 11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26% | 27.8% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -16.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 19.2% | 13.9% | -5.3% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 44.1% | 44.2% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 27.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -6.4% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 17.8% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 5.1% |
| Bad health | 7.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 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.
In the area around NG17 7DF this area, 32.4% 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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 51.6% | 32.4% | -19.2% | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 17.2% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 16.8% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 4.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 10.9% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.5% | 15.1% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.3% | 96% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 14.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 93.2% 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 | 98.6% | 93.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.3% | 93.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 10.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 46.9% | 76.7% | -29.8% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 46.3% | 13.5% | 32.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 64.1% | 37.2% | 26.9% |
| Christian | 31.1% | 46.2% | -15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ventura Court was 159.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% higher than the Abbey Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ventura Court has the 10th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill and the 74th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 5-6 Ventura Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2019-10-21 | £1,137,324 |
| Unit 5-6 Ventura Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £735,000 | 2017-10-20 | £909,028 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 31 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Nursery Centre Off Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7LN | - not rated | 745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 3,673 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxmoor Primary School Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7DH | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Kirkby Tennyson Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7DH | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | - not rated | 2,538 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH | - not rated | 3,954 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberlands Middle School Townroe Drive , NG19 6JN | - not rated | 5,001 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Middle School St John Street , NG18 1QH | - not rated | 5,195 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ethel Wainwright Middle School Westfield Close , Westfield Lane NG19 6BE | - not rated | 5,341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Berry Hill Middle School Black Scotch Lane , NG18 4JW | - not rated | 5,428 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,575 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 | 937 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | - not rated | 937 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 3,448 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountaindale School Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 3,832 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Notts College Canteen | Julias Way | 509 yd | |
| Freestyle Trampoline Park | Lowmoor Road | 910 yd | |
| The Tea Cup | 99 Lowmoor Road | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby East Children's Centre | Pavilion Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste | 234 Lowmoor Road | 722 yd | |
| Jolly Fryer | 94 Lowmoor Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Tara | 96 Lowmoor Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Fab's Chicken | 106 Lowmoor Road | 1,023 yd | |
| Mr Delhi Urban Indian Streetery | 92 Lowmoor Road | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lowmoor Road | 866 yd | |
| FARMFOODS | Lowmoor Road | 866 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Summit Centre SUMMIT CENTRE SUMMIT CENTRE PAVILION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Abbey Hill Primary School ABBEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 903 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.