The Hill is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 8JS is located in the Kirkby Cross & Portland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Hill, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 8JR, NG17 8EA, NG17 8DZ, NG17 8BN, NG17 8JH, NG17 8JQ, NG17 8EB, NG17 8BP, NG17 8DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG17 8JS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 55% | 48.7% | -6.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 45% | 51.3% | 6.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 | 21.3% | 26.1% | 4.8% | 37.9% | -11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 9.7% | -2.9% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 43.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 32.1% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 20.7% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 8.0% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 21.3% | 22.9% | 1.6% | 18.2% | 4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 11.3% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 14.6% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 7.5% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 13.8% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 25% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99% | 98.5% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
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 | 98.1% | 95.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.6% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Hill was 142.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% higher than the Kingsway average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Hill has the 5th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Kingsway and the 87th highest crime rate of 430 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 144.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 The Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2025-09-26 | £112,361 |
| 21 The Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2024-05-07 | £25,789 |
| 33 The Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2023-11-22 | £976 |
| 23 The Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £39,000 | 2023-10-09 | £40,898 |
| 21 The Hill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £15,000 | 2023-05-09 | £14,429 |
NG17 8JS 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG17 8JS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| 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 | 1,414 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Nursery Centre Westbourne View , NG17 2HT | - not rated | 3,529 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Girls | More About School |
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 4,179 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 | 3out of 4 | 249 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 3out of 4 | 469 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jeffries Primary and Nursery School Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | - not rated | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Sutton Middle Lane , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8FX | - not rated | 774 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,264 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Kirkby Tennyson Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7DH | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | - not rated | 1,264 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 1,270 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 | 1,940 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | - not rated | 1,940 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , NG17 2EL | - not rated | 3,006 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 3,108 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 | 425 yd | |
| The West Park Academy | Vernon Road | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandy Cock | 184a Victoria Road | 237 yd | |
| Coronation Club | Bannerman Road | 334 yd | |
| Bentinck Miners Welfare | Sutton Road | 479 yd | |
| Duke of Wellington | Church Street | 498 yd | |
| Wyvern Club | Urban Road | 742 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chan's | 176 Victoria Road | 174 yd | |
| Ocean Blue Kirkby | 7 Greenwood Drive | 258 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op | 7 Chapel Street | 170 yd | |
| Sutton Road Stores | 114 Sutton Road | 908 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Orchard Primary & Nursery School CHAPEL STREET | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Bentinck Miners Welfare SUTTON ROAD | grass pitches | 513 yd |
| Greenwood Primary School SUTTON MIDDLE LANE | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Titchfield Park FYFIELD FYFIELD CHURCH STREET | grass pitches | 802 yd |
| B.R.S.A Ground MILLERS WAY | grass pitches | 908 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 | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.2% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.