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About

Ashfield is a district in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, covering an area of approximately 110 square kilometres. It includes towns such as Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, and Hucknall, along with several smaller villages. The district is bordered by the Peak District to the west and the urban areas of Mansfield and Nottingham to the east. Ashfield’s landscape features a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and former mining sites, reflecting its industrial heritage.

The district is well-connected by road and rail, with the M1 motorway running nearby and train services linking it to Nottingham and Sheffield. Ashfield has a range of local amenities, including shopping centres, parks, and leisure facilities. The area also has a number of schools and colleges, serving its population of around 125,000 people. While once heavily reliant on coal mining, Ashfield’s economy now includes retail, manufacturing, and services. The district’s history and community life are preserved in local museums and annual events.

Area overview

On average Ashfield has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Ashfield is £36,926 per year. There are 50 schools in Ashfield: 38 primary (0 Outstanding and 28 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Ashfield Population

126,300

Population density

1,152.8 per km²

Demographics

British

115,972

91.82%

Other White

3,741

2.96%

African

959

0.76%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

956

0.76%

Indian

873

0.69%

Total population: 126,299

Housing

Owns outright

19,484

35.74%

Owns with a mortgage

17,266

31.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

8,261

15.16%

Social rents from council

6,135

11.26%

Other social rented

1,995

3.66%

Total households: 54,509

Property prices in Ashfield

Based on 1,407 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Ashfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashfield over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	520	£280,000	£174,950	£230,000	£335,000	£445,025
Flats	31	£111,000	£70,500	£100,500	£136,000	£220,000
Semi-Detached	533	£180,000	£115,600	£155,000	£210,000	£275,181
Terraced	323	£144,000	£85,050	£119,000	£181,500	£219,800

10 years median price trend in Ashfield

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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