Living in NG17, Ashfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NG17 in Ashfield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Ashfield: £190,024, up 3.2% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around NG17
126 recorded home sales on the streets around central NG17 in the last 2 years, with a median of £162,000 and a range from £46,000 to £395,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 COLLINS AVENUE, NG17 1GT | semi-detached | £157,500 | 2026-06-02 |
| 10 THE TWITCHELL, NG17 5DA | semi-detached | £105,000 | 2026-05-01 |
| 3 ADAMS PARK WAY, NG17 8SS | detached | £220,000 | 2026-04-30 |
| 47 CLARE ROAD, NG17 5BB | flat-maisonette | £46,000 | 2026-04-23 |
| 8 WEBB ELLIS ROAD, NG17 8SU | detached | £238,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 8 ADAMS PARK WAY, NG17 8SS | detached | £220,500 | 2026-03-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
31 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | Good | 0.2 mi |
| Sutton Community Academy | Secondary | Good | 0.5 mi |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| The West Park Academy | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
24 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 24.4% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 14.8% |
| Skilled trades | 14.2% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 12.2% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
293 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NG17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Ashfield's figures.
Common questions about NG17
What is the average house price in NG17?
The average sold price in Ashfield is £190,024 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NG17?
Prices in Ashfield are up 3.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NG17?
The median of 126 recorded sales around central NG17 in the last 2 years is £162,000, ranging from £46,000 to £395,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in NG17?
31 schools sit within 3 miles of central NG17, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in NG17?
293 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG17 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NG17 at risk of flooding?
Central NG17 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NG17 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £162,000; the area sits in decile 1 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 293 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NG17 safe?
293 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NG17 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NG17 or NG18, NG17 or NG19, NG17 or DE55.
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