Halfmoon Drive is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 7FY 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 Halfmoon Drive, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 8RQ, NG17 8RL, NG17 7FX, NG17 8RJ, NG17 7FW, NG17 8SJ, NG17 8RH, NG17 7FT, NG17 8RN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 7FY 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 7FY, 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 7FY 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 Halfmoon Drive 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.
Halfmoon Drive 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Halfmoon Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-10-31 | £180,256 |
| 5 Halfmoon Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-09-27 | £188,285 |
| 11 Halfmoon Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-12-17 | £176,823 |
| 5 Halfmoon Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,750 | 2021-04-16 | £170,013 |
| 20 Halfmoon Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £71,000 | 2019-08-09 | £84,650 |
| 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 | 5,022 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 | 511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Woodhouse School Main Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 699 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 3,886 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,381 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 | 5,439 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 | 1,317 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 2,027 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 4,253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 4,286 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 5,044 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 | 449 yd | |
| The Wild Rabbit | Lindleys Lane | 621 yd | |
| Acre View | Kingsway | 627 yd | |
| Shun Hing | 10 Kingsway | 741 yd | |
| Kirkby Leisure centre | Hodgkinson Road | 756 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway | Kingsway | 449 yd | |
| Urban Social Club | Lindleys Lane | 804 yd | |
| The Dog House | 84-86 Station Street | 820 yd | |
| Nags Head | Station Street | 858 yd | |
| The Posh Bar and Grill | 1 Ellis Street | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Pizza & Kebab | 31 Kingsway | 675 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 23 Kingsway | 675 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | 12 Kingsway | 741 yd | |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House | 8 Kingsway | 741 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 34 Station Street | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains | Lindley's Lane | 404 yd | |
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 899 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 910 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 1,006 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 409 yd |
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 709 yd | |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 797 yd |
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Kirkby Portland Cricket Club NUNCAR COURT | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Nuncargate Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Nuncargate Road | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.