Kingsway is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 7FJ 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 Kingsway, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 7FU, NG17 7FL, NG17 7FH, NG17 7FW, NG17 7FT, NG17 7FX, NG17 7FE, NG17 7EN, NG17 7FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 7FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 47.8% | 49.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 38.1% | 45.1% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 27.7% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -16.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 15.6% | 1.3% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.4% | 34.2% | -14.2% | 48.4% | -14.2% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 34.2% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 20.8% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 10.9% | 3.8% | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 7FJ this area, 31.2% 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 15.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 31.2% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 13.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 13.3% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 19.7% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 6.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 15.6% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -18.2% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 95.5% | 94.6% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.1% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsway was 119.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% higher than the Kingsway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kingsway has the 2nd highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway and the 104th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Kingsway, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2022-03-31 | £182,630 |
| 138 Kingsway, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2021-09-10 | £179,747 |
| 132 Kingsway, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-03-26 | £189,261 |
| 170 Kingsway, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2020-10-30 | £153,631 |
| 160 Kingsway, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-09-06 | £159,735 |
| Full-Time Employee | 56 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 5,358 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FH | 3out of 4 | 175 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,143 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Annesley Primary and Nursery School Forest Road , Annesley Woodhouse NG17 9BW | 3out of 4 | 1,569 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 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 3,957 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,190 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,454 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,178 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 | 1,090 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 2,275 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 4,342 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 4,425 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 4,719 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Bar & Dining | Kingsway | 302 yd | |
| Acre View | Kingsway | 679 yd | |
| Shun Hing | 10 Kingsway | 694 yd | |
| The Regent | Diamond Avenue | 720 yd | |
| Musa's Peri Peri Grill | 16 Kingsway | 723 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway | Kingsway | 302 yd | |
| Diamond Avenue W.M.C | 5 Diamond Avenue | 794 yd | |
| The Dog House | 84-86 Station Street | 801 yd | |
| Nags Head | Station Street | 840 yd | |
| Kirkby Catholic Club | School Street | 857 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Pizza & Kebab | 31 Kingsway | 595 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 23 Kingsway | 595 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | 12 Kingsway | 694 yd | |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House | 8 Kingsway | 694 yd | |
| Mr Munchies | 30 Lowmoor Road | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains | Lindley's Lane | 603 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 857 yd | |
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 873 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 82 yd |
| Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 449 yd |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 699 yd |
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 722 yd | |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 851 yd |
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 851 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 3.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.