Postcode report
NG17 2HX Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About NG17 2HX: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG17 2HX is a postcode in The Dales, Ashfield, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG17 2HX, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG17 2HX are housing and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 2HX is based on Ashfield 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,776 residents, 2,957 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 45, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 9% 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 10/10.
For property prices near NG17 2HX, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £173k from 114 rolling sales, up 8.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG17 2HX can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 12 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG17 2HX 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 2HX is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 2HX
Is NG17 2HX a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 23% 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 2HX?
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 2HX?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NG17 2HX?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NG17 2HX?
LocaleIQ matched NG17 2HX to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG17 2HX?
The latest median sold price is £173k based on 114 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG17 2HX?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.