Harcourt Street is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 8DE is located in the Greenwood & Summit electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harcourt Street, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8DE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 8DD, NG17 8EL, NG17 8DJ, NG17 8EJ, NG17 8RF, NG17 8DL, NG17 8BF, NG17 8EH, NG17 8AR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 8DE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 50.1% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.2% | 49.9% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 8DE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 39.8% | 45.3% | 5.5% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.4% | 39.1% | -4.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.5% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 47.4% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33% | -3.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
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 20%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.7% | 24% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.9% | 10.2% | -11.7% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 16.7% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.2% | 7.6% | 0.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 20% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -13.8% |
| Other | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.3% | 93.7% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
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 | 97.9% | 90.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 7.2% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 90.1% | -7.8% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 29.8% | 13.5% | 16.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.6% | 37.2% | 14.4% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.3% | 6.0% | -2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harcourt Street was 59.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.2% lower than the Abbey Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harcourt Street has the 20th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Abbey Hill and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Harcourt Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,500 | 2025-07-18 | £163,851 |
| 25 Harcourt Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2023-05-26 | £150,172 |
| 5 Harcourt Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £127,500 | 2021-09-27 | £139,650 |
| 23 Harcourt Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £153,500 | 2020-11-06 | £189,336 |
| 3 Harcourt Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2017-01-31 | £153,259 |
NG17 8DE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,766 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery Chapel Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8JY | 4out of 4 | 835 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Abbey Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7NZ | 2out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 790 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,515 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 5,210 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 5,164 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 | 1,379 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 2,782 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 3,096 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 5,266 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 West Park Academy | Vernon Road | 265 yd | |
| Direct Desserts | 96-98 Victoria Road | 301 yd | |
| Scoffers | 4 Station Street | 497 yd | |
| The Tea Room | 18-20 Station Street | 514 yd | |
| The Tea Cup | 99 Lowmoor Road | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyvern Club | Urban Road | 194 yd | |
| Coronation Club | Bannerman Road | 403 yd | |
| Urban Social Club | Lindleys Lane | 447 yd | |
| Dandy Cock | 184a Victoria Road | 462 yd | |
| The Posh Bar and Grill | 1 Ellis Street | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Six Foo | 6 Station Street | 497 yd | |
| Mr Chan's | 176 Victoria Road | 520 yd | |
| Sunrise Pizza & Kebab House | 13 Station Street | 549 yd | |
| Fusion | 107 Lowmoor Road | 571 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 21-21a Station Street | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 292 yd | |
| Tesco | Lowmoor Road | 642 yd | |
| FARMFOODS | Lowmoor Road | 642 yd | |
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 667 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| B.R.S.A Ground MILLERS WAY | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 532 yd |
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 677 yd | |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 819 yd |
| Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 890 yd |
| The Summit Centre SUMMIT CENTRE SUMMIT CENTRE PAVILION ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 901 yd |
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Greenwood Primary School SUTTON MIDDLE LANE | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Orchard Primary & Nursery School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 941 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 133.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.