Nest Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7LU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 7LU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	51%	1.0%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	50%	49%	-1.0%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of NG17 7LU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.7%	26.4%	3.7%	37.9%	-11.5%
Married: Opposite sex	64.4%	51.6%	-12.8%	44.2%	7.4%
Separated	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	3.8%	7.6%	3.8%	9.1%	-1.5%
Widowed	7.6%	13.6%	6.0%	6.1%	7.5%

Health

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	41.9%	38.8%	-3.1%	48.4%	-9.6%
Good health	32.1%	36.7%	4.6%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	20.5%	18.2%	-2.3%	12.7%	5.5%
Bad health	4.5%	5.2%	0.7%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 19.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.8%	27.8%	-4.0%	18.2%	9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.6%	7.3%	-6.3%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.9%	12.9%	0.0%	13.4%	-0.5%
Apprenticeship	8%	11.7%	3.7%	5.3%	6.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	18.5%	4.1%	16.9%	1.6%
Degree or Similar	15.9%	19.8%	3.9%	33.8%	-14.0%
Other	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.2% 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	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
White	97.4%	97.2%	-0.2%	81.4%	15.8%
Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.8% 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	98.4%	95.8%	-2.6%	83.2%	12.6%
European Union	0.6%	3.1%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.7%	-2.0%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	95.8%	-2.3%	83.2%	12.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0%	0.7%	0.7%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Romania	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
No passport held	17.8%	13.5%	4.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.7%	37.2%	5.5%
Christian	51.4%	46.2%	5.2%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Nest Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nest Avenue was 17.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.9% lower than the Abbey Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Nest Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill and the 44th lowest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£36,600

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in NG17 7LU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Nest Avenue are based on 29 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Ashfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Nest Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7LU

Estimated Average Property Prices for NG17 7LU

Average Price
£275,833

Semi-Detached
£225,263

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£298,820

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Nest Avenue

Average Price
£277,262

Semi-Detached
£224,795

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£293,955

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Nest AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Nest Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£237,500	2025-12-12	£236,316
6 Nest Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2024-11-04	£274,459
11 Nest Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-04-11	£340,704
7 Nest Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2023-01-27	£233,450
15 Nest Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2020-08-14	£280,409

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for NG17 7LU

Employment

NG17 7LU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in NG17 7LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	72
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	15
Other	9
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Manufacturing	25
Education	22
Construction	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Administrative and support service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Other	2
Financial and insurance activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Information and communication	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	1,217 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT	- not rated	4,711 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Girls	More About School

Primary

	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	481 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Coxmoor Primary School Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ	- not rated	481 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ	3out of 4	481 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT	3out of 4	486 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingsway Primary School Kingsway , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FH	3out of 4	598 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kirkby College Tennyson Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7DH	- not rated	707 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Kirkby Tennyson Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7DH	- not rated	707 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH	- not rated	707 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP	- not rated	2,956 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP	3out of 4	2,956 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Oakham Middle School Nottingham Road , NG18 4SH	- not rated	5,023 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road , NG18 5BH	- not rated	4,443 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	442 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ	- not rated	442 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Fountaindale School Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA	- not rated	4,021 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Fountaindale School Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA	- not rated	4,043 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA	- not rated	4,043 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Regent	Diamond Avenue	455 yd
Tip of ya tongue tasties	11 Kingsway	576 yd
Shun Hing	10 Kingsway	585 yd
Musa's Peri Peri Grill	16 Kingsway	597 yd
Subway	25 Ashfield Precinct	664 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kirkby Catholic Club	School Street	487 yd
Diamond Avenue W.M.C	5 Diamond Avenue	570 yd
The Dog House	84-86 Station Street	678 yd
Nags Head	Station Street	697 yd
The Posh Bar and Grill	1 Ellis Street	743 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kingsway Pizza & Kebab	31 Kingsway	509 yd
Classic Canton	23 Kingsway	509 yd
UK Chicken & Pizza	12 Kingsway	585 yd
Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House	8 Kingsway	585 yd
Mr Munchies	30 Lowmoor Road	645 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Ashfield Precinct	631 yd
Boyes	15 Lowmoor Road	695 yd
B & M Bargains	Lindley's Lane	950 yd
Aldi Stores Limited	Urban Road	1,065 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Abbey Hill Primary School ABBEY ROAD	artificial grass pitch	481 yd
Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET	grass pitches	482 yd
Peak Physique KINGSWAY	health and fitness suite	541 yd
Kingsway Primary School KINGSWAY	grass pitches	599 yd
Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts	705 yd
Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET		707 yd
Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts	839 yd
The Summit Centre SUMMIT CENTRE SUMMIT CENTRE PAVILION ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	95.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	54 Mbit/s
Average download speed	182.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.