Postcode report
NG17 0AZ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Ashfield
About NG17 0AZ: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG17 0AZ is a postcode in Sutton Central & New Cross, Ashfield, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG17 0AZ, then scores the surrounding small area 35/100 - bottom 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG17 0AZ are housing and property market signals, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG17 0AZ is based on Ashfield 005 Census 2021. It covers 7,730 residents, 3,791 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 42% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 38% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
Families checking schools near NG17 0AZ can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
Near NG17 0AZ, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including arts & theatre (1), 11 general kids activities. Closest examples include ARTventurers Family Class – (Sutton-in-Ashfield) Grosvenor Rooms (at Church Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK, ages 7 months-5, 207 m) and Gym 11-13 Yrs Fri 15:15 (at Lammas Leisure Centre, up to 13, 365 m). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG17 0AZ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG17 0AZ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 11 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG17 0AZ
Is NG17 0AZ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 35/100 (bottom 13% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG17 0AZ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG17 0AZ?
11 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What kids clubs and activities are near NG17 0AZ?
Near NG17 0AZ, LocaleIQ matches 12 kids clubs or activities, including arts & theatre (1), 11 general kids activities. Closest examples include ARTventurers Family Class – (Sutton-in-Ashfield) Grosvenor Rooms (at Church Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, UK, ages 7 months-5, 207 m) and Gym 11-13 Yrs Fri 15:15 (at Lammas Leisure Centre, up to 13, 365 m). 12 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for NG17 0AZ?
LocaleIQ matched NG17 0AZ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG17 0AZ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 11 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.