Robin Down Court is in Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG17 8RH is located in the Kirkby Cross & Portland electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 2008-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Robin Down Court, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8RH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG17 8RJ, NG17 8RR, NG17 8RL, NG17 8RG, NG17 8RP, NG17 8RQ, NG17 8SH, NG17 8RY, NG17 8SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG17 8RH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.9% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.1% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 38.1% | 40.9% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 45.2% | 5.1% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) 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 | 48.4% | 63.7% | 15.3% | 48.4% | 15.3% |
| Good health | 28.3% | 27% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 15% | 7.1% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 1.8% | -5.3% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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.
In the area around NG17 8RH this area, 9.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.9% | 9.6% | -17.3% | 18.2% | -8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 15.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 26% | 13.1% | 16.9% | 9.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 29.8% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 3.6% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.5% | 89% | -6.5% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 95.5% | 94% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.5% | 94.3% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59% | 37.2% | 21.8% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Muslim | 3.2% | 6.5% | -3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Robin Down Court was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.6% lower than the Kingsway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Robin Down Court has the 6th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Kingsway and the 56th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Robin Down Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-10-28 | £143,676 |
| 1 Robin Down Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-08-08 | £359,632 |
| 6 Robin Down Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-12-04 | £150,215 |
| 8 Robin Down Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2020-02-27 | £158,925 |
| 6 Robin Down Court, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2018-02-09 | £167,966 |
NG17 8RH 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 | 114 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,827 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Primary School Kingsway , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7FH | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The West Park Academy Vernon Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8EE | 1out of 4 | 1,102 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 | 1,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Woodhouse School Main Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 1,379 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery Chapel Street , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8JY | 4out of 4 | 1,441 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 | 795 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 2,539 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Community Academy High Pavement , NG17 1EE | 1out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quarrydale Academy Stoneyford Road , NG17 2DU | 3out of 4 | 5,353 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,472 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lammas School C/O Nisai Group , Milton Road HA1 1XB | - not rated | 4,219 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne School Huthwaite School , Sutton in Ashfield NG17 2EL | - not rated | 4,220 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlow Academy Nottingham Road , NG18 5BA | - not rated | 5,235 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 Wild Rabbit | Lindleys Lane | 508 yd | |
| Kingsway Bar & Dining | Kingsway | 605 yd | |
| Acre View | Kingsway | 682 yd | |
| Kirkby Leisure centre | Hodgkinson Road | 804 yd | |
| Shun Hing | 10 Kingsway | 836 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsway | Kingsway | 605 yd | |
| Urban Social Club | Lindleys Lane | 814 yd | |
| The Dog House | 84-86 Station Street | 895 yd | |
| The Posh Bar and Grill | 1 Ellis Street | 925 yd | |
| three stooges brewery | 1a Ellis Street | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Pizza & Kebab | 31 Kingsway | 790 yd | |
| Classic Canton | 23 Kingsway | 790 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | 12 Kingsway | 836 yd | |
| Ashfield Kebab & Pizza House | 8 Kingsway | 836 yd | |
| Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway | 34 Station Street | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Bargains | Lindley's Lane | 394 yd | |
| Boyes | 15 Lowmoor Road | 974 yd | |
| Morrisons | Ashfield Precinct | 998 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Urban Road | 1,008 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsway Park HODGKINSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| Kingsway Primary School KINGSWAY | grass pitches | 598 yd |
| Kirkby College TENNYSON STREET | 777 yd | |
| Festival Hall Leisure Centre HODGKINSON ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 835 yd |
| Peak Physique KINGSWAY | health and fitness suite | 872 yd |
| Kirkby Portland Cricket Club NUNCAR COURT | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Nuncargate Road Recreation Ground (Closed) Nuncargate Road | grass pitches | 1,038 yd |
| Morven Park Primary School SCHOOL STREET | grass pitches | 1,086 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 | 194.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.