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About

Abbey Hill ward sits in the north-eastern section of the Ashfield district. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing estates and older terraced homes. It is bordered by open countryside to the north and east, providing a transition from urban to rural landscapes. Local amenities are focused around community centres and several primary schools serving the neighbourhood.

A notable landmark is the Kingsmill Reservoir, a large body of water originally created for industrial use. This reservoir is now a focal point for local walking and fishing. The ward's road network connects it directly to Sutton-in-Ashfield town centre for broader services and employment.

Area overview

On average Abbey Hill has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 203 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 26.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey Hill is £44,837 per year. There are 1 schools in Abbey Hill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Abbey Hill is home to around 3,522 people, with a population density of about 1,210.9 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
203
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Abbey Hill Population
3,522
Population density
1,210.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
90.29(+162%)
Shoplifting
60.19(+593%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.51(+223%)
Criminal damage and arson
27.54(+270%)
Public order
16.47(+138%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,220
91.45%
Other White
145
4.12%
African
29
0.82%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.71%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
16
0.45%
Total population: 3,521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
727
26.66%
Level 4 qualifications or above
516
18.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
481
17.64%
Level 3 (A level)
381
13.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
370
13.57%
Total 16+ residents: 2,727

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
476
33.01%
Social rents from council
440
30.51%
Owns with a mortgage
297
20.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
177
12.27%
Other social rented
21
1.46%
Total households: 1,442

Property prices in Abbey Hill

Median price£227,995
Price per sq ft£251
Sales (last 12 months)45
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £270K

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £227,995 (about £251 per square foot) in Abbey Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey Hill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£270,373£260
Semi-Detached24£176,500£220
Flats1£110,000£—

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Abbey Hill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£147,500£100,000
2017£176,000£106,500
2018£220,000£106,500
2019£210,000£107,000
2020£195,000£119,000
2021£280,000£130,000
2022£260,000£157,500
2023£260,000£153,000
2024£290,000£151,750
2025£270,000£179,998
2026£305,000£152,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Abbey Hill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Hill.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£168£109
2017£166£109
2018£165£113
2019£165£124
2020£177£130
2021£219£142
2022£236£171
2023£274£159
2024£228£186
2025£253£211
2026£255£137
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Abbey Hill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Abbey Hill in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Abbey Hill ward.

Local councillors

Andy Meakin

Abbey Hill - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Abbey Hill

Is Abbey Hill safe?

Abbey Hill records about 203 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Abbey Hill?

The median sale price in Abbey Hill is £227,995 (about £251 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Abbey Hill?

Abbey Hill has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Abbey Hill?

Abbey Hill scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Abbey Hill sits around rank 8,527 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Abbey Hill?

The average household income in Abbey Hill is around £44,837 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Abbey Hill?

Abbey Hill is represented by 1 elected councillor: Andy Meakin (Ashfield Independents).

All postcodesin Abbey Hill

NG177PR

Richmond Road

NG177HH

Poplar Avenue

NG177HY

Westminster Avenue

NG177QB

Spruce Grove

NG177NJ

Beacon Drive

NG177ER

Hunt Close

NG177LE

Unity Road

NG177NP

Wollaton Road

NG177HD

Glenside

NG177HE

Glenside

NG177PA

Abbey Road

NG177NX

Abbey Road

NG177RX

Dickens Way

NG177PB

Abbey Road

NG177NZ

Abbey Road

NG177LF

Prospect Close

NG177PW

Richmond Road

NG177LY

Thoresby Avenue

NG177PN

Springfield Way

NG177PS

Carburton Way

NG177PX

Beacon Drive

NG177PP

The Promenade

NG177LX

Diamond Avenue

NG177LZ

Diamond Avenue

NG177PQ

Rutland

NG177RJ

Tintern Close

NG177GX

Poplar Avenue

NG177HU

Newstead Close

NG177PD

Walesby Drive

NG177PU

Waverley Close

NG177HF

Farm View Road

NG177GW

Hazel Grove

NG177PG

Woodland Walk

NG177GZ

Glenside

NG177RF

Derby Road

NG177NH

Abbey Road

NG177RN

Bronte Gardens

NG177PT

Grange Court

NG177QG

Sapphire Drive

NG177NT

Abbey Road

NG177JZ

Sidings Road

NG177HW

Woburn Avenue

NG177QP

Abbey Hill

NG177HG

Darley Avenue

NG177PJ

Springfield Way

NG177NB

Derby Road

NG177DG

Lowmoor Court

NG177HB

Chartwell Road

NG177LA

Byron Avenue

NG177RE

Acorn View

NG177QJ

Emerald Grove

NG177DF

Ventura Court

NG177NS

Abbey Road

NG177PH

Coniston Road

NG177RH

Carisbrooke Close

NG177RL

Lewis Lane

NG177HA

Glenside

NG177QH

Ruby Gardens

NG177DD

Byron Avenue

NG177QS

Priory Grove

NG177HX

Fountains Close

NG177PY

Rosewood Drive

NG177ND

Blidworth Road

NG177NR

Abbey Road

NG177RD

Observatory Way

NG177NQ

Wollaton Road

NG177NW

Abbey Road

NG177ET

Shelley Close

NG177QL

Lodge Lane

NG177GY

Laurel Grove

NG177PL

Springfield Way

NG177QE

Pinewood Close

NG177NN

Hillview Road

NG177QN

Derby Road

NG177QA

Ashwood Avenue

NG177QD

Sandalwood Drive

NG177RS

Abbey Hill

NG177RP

Abbey Hill

NG177BL

Blossom Court

NG177PE

Warwick Close

NG177LB

York Grove

NG177HZ

Chartwell Road

NG177RQ

Rutland

NG177PF

Walesby Drive

NG177NL

Beacon Drive

NG177LD

Cross Drive