Barn Court is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 8JN is located in the Kirkby Cross & Portland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barn Court, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 8JZ, NG17 8JY, NG17 8QJ, NG17 8QN, NG17 8QH, NG17 8QE, NG17 8JH, NG17 8QL, NG17 8JX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 8JN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 51.9% | 48.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 51.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 25.2% | 35.1% | 9.9% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.5% | 49.2% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 5.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 58% | 54.8% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 28.4% | 32.7% | 4.3% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 14.4% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.9% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 16.3% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.8% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 22.8% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 29.2% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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 | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.1% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 13.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 94.9% | 95.6% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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 | 94.7% | 95.6% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0.3% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.5% | 76.7% | 7.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.2% | 37.2% | 15.0% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barn Court was 13.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.6% lower than the Kingsway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barn Court has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway and the 24th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnolia Cottage Barn Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-11-21 | £266,276 |
| Jasmine Cottage Barn Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2007-03-26 | £274,700 |
| Saffron Cottage Barn Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2006-01-06 | £323,735 |
| Saffron Cottage Barn Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £93,000 | 2002-06-06 | £321,186 |
| Jasmine Cottage Barn Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £77,500 | 2001-02-26 | £330,032 |
NG17 8JN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 137 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 3,842 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery Chapel Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8JY | 4out of 4 | 172 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Clare Road , NG17 5BB | 2out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School School Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 4,156 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,528 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,326 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 2,585 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,024 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Desserts | 96-98 Victoria Road | 700 yd | |
| The West Park Academy | Vernon Road | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bentinck Miners Welfare | Sutton Road | 209 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Church Street | 293 yd | |
| Dandy Cock | 184a Victoria Road | 511 yd | |
| Coronation Club | Bannerman Road | 571 yd | |
| Wyvern Club | Urban Road | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Blue Kirkby | 7 Greenwood Drive | 216 yd | |
| Mr Chan's | 176 Victoria Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7 Chapel Street | 115 yd | |
| Sutton Road Stores | 114 Sutton Road | 775 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary & Nursery School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 78 yd |
| Bentinck Miners Welfare SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 260 yd |
| Titchfield Park FYFIELD FYFIELD CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Greenwood Primary School SUTTON MIDDLE LANE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Mayfield Street Recreation Ground MAYFIELD STREET | grass pitches | 1,006 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.