Ashwood Avenue is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 7QA is located in the Abbey Hill electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashwood Avenue, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 7QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 7QB, NG17 7PY, NG17 7HH, NG17 7BL, NG17 7QD, NG17 7GX, NG17 7NJ, NG17 7QE, NG17 7GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 7QA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.8% | 2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.2% | -2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 7QA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.9% 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 | 43.8% | 47.9% | 4.1% | 37.9% | 10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.7% | 34.2% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 (70%) 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 | 40.9% | 39.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 30.7% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 18.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 3.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40.3% | 26.5% | -13.8% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 15% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.9% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.1% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.8% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.8% | 18.2% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.4% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 90.4% 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 | 97.6% | 90.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.2% | 6.9% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 90.4% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.8% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55% | 76.7% | -21.7% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.8% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.4% | 13.5% | 21.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 62.1% | 37.2% | 24.9% |
| Christian | 30.2% | 46.2% | -16.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashwood Avenue was 85.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.8% lower than the Abbey Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashwood Avenue has the 19th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill and the 164th highest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 97% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-07-25 | £106,989 |
| 37 Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £75,000 | 2024-03-08 | £72,642 |
| 20 Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £101,500 | 2024-02-02 | £102,976 |
| 41 Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2023-01-27 | £85,008 |
| 31 Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2019-08-30 | £116,715 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 2out of 4 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 1,348 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FH | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 1,717 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 | 972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,374 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 2,795 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,244 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 | 3,968 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 | 598 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 3,501 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 3,652 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 4,091 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tea Cup | 99 Lowmoor Road | 703 yd | |
| Freestyle Trampoline Park | Lowmoor Road | 749 yd | |
| Subway | 25 Ashfield Precinct | 780 yd | |
| The Regent | Diamond Avenue | 829 yd | |
| West Notts College Canteen | Julias Way | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkby East Children's Centre | Pavilion Road | 532 yd | |
| Kirkby Catholic Club | School Street | 685 yd | |
| Diamond Avenue W.M.C | 5 Diamond Avenue | 806 yd | |
| Nags Head | Station Street | 858 yd | |
| The Posh Bar and Grill | 1 Ellis Street | 879 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Fryer | 94 Lowmoor Road | 664 yd | |
| Tara | 96 Lowmoor Road | 664 yd | |
| Fab's Chicken | 106 Lowmoor Road | 664 yd | |
| Mr Delhi Urban Indian Streetery | 92 Lowmoor Road | 667 yd | |
| Fusion | 107 Lowmoor Road | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Lowmoor Road | 611 yd | |
| FARMFOODS | Lowmoor Road | 611 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 775 yd | |
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 815 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 1,025 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Summit Centre SUMMIT CENTRE SUMMIT CENTRE PAVILION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 357 yd |
| Abbey Hill Primary School ABBEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 512 yd |
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 895 yd |
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 1,006 yd | |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,008 yd |
| B.R.S.A Ground MILLERS WAY | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.7% |
| 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 | 75.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 130.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.