Diamond Avenue is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 7LR 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 Diamond Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 7LP, NG17 7DZ, NG17 7LQ, NG17 7LS, NG17 7EA, NG17 7DU, NG17 7DW, NG17 7GQ, NG17 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 7LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.5% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.5% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25% | 36.4% | 11.4% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 46.8% | -10.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 8.8% | 0.3% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 5.6% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
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 | 38.1% | 36.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 40.2% | 40.3% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 6.7% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 16.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.2% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 2.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 7LR this area, 29.9% 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 11.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27% | 29.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 10% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.8% | 18.7% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.7% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 33.8% | -22.6% |
| Other | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 95.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 95.3% 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% | 95.3% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.8% | 13.5% | 7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Diamond Avenue was 70.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Abbey Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Diamond Avenue has the 21st lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill and the 202nd highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 Diamond Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2025-03-21 | £128,788 |
| 110 Diamond Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2022-04-01 | £193,743 |
| 98 Diamond Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-03-11 | £229,598 |
| 120 Diamond Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2020-09-11 | £136,874 |
| 116 Diamond Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,500 | 2016-11-03 | £167,900 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
NG17 7LR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 83 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,008 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 4,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | 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 | 264 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Coxmoor Primary School Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | - not rated | 404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 3out of 4 | 404 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FH | 3out of 4 | 644 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 521 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Kirkby Tennyson Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7DH | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | - not rated | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,736 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 | 5,005 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 | 4,463 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 | 351 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | - not rated | 351 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,946 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 4,134 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fountaindale School Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 4,145 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regent | Diamond Avenue | 246 yd | |
| Tip of ya tongue tasties | 11 Kingsway | 376 yd | |
| Shun Hing | 10 Kingsway | 394 yd | |
| Musa's Peri Peri Grill | 16 Kingsway | 399 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Ashfield Precinct | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby Catholic Club | School Street | 265 yd | |
| Diamond Avenue W.M.C | 5 Diamond Avenue | 355 yd | |
| The Dog House | 84-86 Station Street | 472 yd | |
| Nags Head | Station Street | 486 yd | |
| The Posh Bar and Grill | 1 Ellis Street | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Pizza & Kebab | 31 Kingsway | 344 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 23 Kingsway | 344 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | 12 Kingsway | 394 yd | |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House | 8 Kingsway | 394 yd | |
| Mr Munchies | 30 Lowmoor Road | 431 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 412 yd | |
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 480 yd | |
| B & M Bargains | Lindley's Lane | 829 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 854 yd | |
| Tesco | Lowmoor Road | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 345 yd |
| Abbey Hill Primary School ABBEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 404 yd |
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 521 yd | |
| Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 641 yd |
| Kingsway Primary School KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 644 yd |
| The Summit Centre SUMMIT CENTRE SUMMIT CENTRE PAVILION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| B.R.S.A Ground MILLERS WAY | grass pitches | 935 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 with Next Generation Access (NGA) | 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% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive decent broadband from fixed or FWA | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises able to receive decent broadband from FWA | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 250 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 198.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband coverage statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2026 dataset. Broadband performance statistics are based on Ofcom's Connected Nations 2023 postcode-level performance data.