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About

Ashfields ward lies in the centre of the urban area of Sutton-in-Ashfield. The residential streets are primarily composed of terraced and semi-detached housing from the early to mid-20th century. The ward is a densely populated residential district with local shopping parades serving the community's daily needs. Its layout is functional, centred around providing homes within walking distance of the town's core facilities and services.

A notable local landmark is the large Sutton Lawn park, which offers extensive green space with playing fields, a boating lake, and woodland walks. The ward is directly adjacent to the main town centre, providing easy access to its markets and retail outlets. Transport links are straightforward, with regular bus services connecting to neighbouring districts. The area maintains a practical, community-focused character typical of a Nottinghamshire town's central residential zone.

Area overview

On average Ashfields has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 11% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ashfields is £46,379 per year. There are 1 schools in Ashfields: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ashfields is home to around 3,985 people, with a population density of about 2,266.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
149
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ashfields Population
3,985
Population density
2,266.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.24(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.36(+68%)
Vehicle crime
13.8(+235%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.8(+85%)
Shoplifting
13.3(+53%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,692
92.67%
Other White
104
2.61%
Indian
31
0.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.63%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.48%
Total population: 3,984

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
807
25.2%
Level 3 (A level)
683
21.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
586
18.3%
No qualifications
486
15.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
359
11.21%
Total 16+ residents: 3,202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
715
44.69%
Owns outright
512
32%
Private landlord or letting agency
155
9.69%
Social rents from council
102
6.38%
Other social rented
64
4%
Total households: 1,600

Property prices in Ashfields

Median price£223,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£195K – £280K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £223,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Ashfields area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £540,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ashfields over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£275,000£259
Semi-Detached12£192,500£248
Terraced6£165,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ashfields

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashfields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£207,500£117,500£89,500
2017£198,000£128,000£126,000
2018£213,000£142,750£104,000
2019£195,000£144,500£123,250
2020£225,000£156,000£132,000
2021£221,995£157,995£137,000
2022£236,500£175,498£145,000
2023£257,000£190,995£180,495
2024£260,000£170,000£157,500
2025£280,000£192,500£162,000
2026£271,500£175,000£170,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ashfields.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashfields.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£191£158£101
2017£185£159£165
2018£190£172£126
2019£189£167£176
2020£213£162£171
2021£230£214£182
2022£262£235£179
2023£266£245£229
2024£271£232£167
2025£253£240£228
2026£285£252
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ashfields.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ashfields 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 Ashfields ward.

Local councillors

David Thomas Walters

Ashfields - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Ashfields

Is Ashfields safe?

Ashfields records about 149 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Ashfields?

The median sale price in Ashfields is £223,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Ashfields?

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

How deprived is Ashfields?

Ashfields scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Ashfields sits around rank 22,945 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 Ashfields?

The average household income in Ashfields is around £46,379 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Ashfields?

Ashfields is represented by 1 elected councillor: David Thomas Walters (Ashfield Independents).

All postcodesin Ashfields

NG171JE

Alfreton Road

NG171JZ

Blueberry Croft

NG171GP

Kirkby Road

NG171HU

Alfreton Road

NG171LA

Sunnycroft

NG171HT

Frederick Street

NG171NP

Calladine Grove

NG171LT

Chestnut Gardens

NG171LZ

Danvers Avenue

NG171LB

Field View

NG178HX

Sutton Road

NG171JN

Alfreton Road

NG178HW

Garth Avenue

NG171HL

Woodlands Way

NG171HX

Primrose Way

NG171LW

The Shires

NG171GH

Kirkby Road

NG171HF

Boarhill Grove

NG171LF

Pemberley Chase

NG171HZ

Mapplewells Road

NG171JA

Mapplewells Crescent

NG171GL

Walton Drive

NG171EF

Fulwood Wynd

NG171HS

Frederick Street

NG171GZ

Kirkby Road

NG171HH

Coppice Croft

NG171LP

Hill Top View

NG171NR

Wildflower Grove

NG171JP

Alfreton Road

NG171JQ

Henning Lane

NG171NH

Longwood Drive

NG171JR

Coalfield Close

NG171FZ

Oakleaf Crescent

NG171GN

Hillsborough Avenue

NG171NT

Hollyberry Croft

NG171ET

Off The Avenue

NG171LX

Highland Drive

NG171NL

Roods Close

NG171HY

Fox Covert Close

NG171NB

Lynton Drive

NG171GY

Hillsborough Way

NG171JB

Alfreton Road

NG171LS

Winterbank Close

NG171NF

Rebecca Close

NG171HW

Mapplewells Road

NG171HJ

Bramble Croft

NG171LN

Twinyards Close

NG171NW

Amber Grove

NG171HA

Bloomer Wood View

NG171LU

Berristow Grange

NG171LQ

Manderley Gardens

NG171JH

Rookery Lane

NG171DF

Butterworth Road

NG171LG

Rosings Court

NG171JU

Orchard Way

NG171LD

Fonton Hall Drive

NG171LR

Castlewood Grove

NG171LL

Redbarn Way

NG171NQ

Calladine Close

NG171NE

Amethyst Drive

NG171NN

Meadow Lark Close

NG171NX

Topaz Crescent

NG171GJ

The Avenue

NG171JJ

Alfreton Road

NG171LJ

Rushley View

NG171ND

Rosedale Gardens

NG171NU

Sunstone Grove

NG171DL

Ashfields

NG171LH

Crowtrees Drive

NG171NY

Carnelian Drive

NG171JD

Alfreton Road

NG171LE

Netherfield Grange

NG171NA

Brandon Walk

NG171JW

Bluebell Wood Way

NG171JL

Cuttings Avenue

NG171DN

Kirkby Road

NG171HN

St Marks Court

NG171JY

Hedgerow Close

NG171FL

Rowsley Court

NG171HG

Blackthorn Way

NG171NJ

Grange Farm Close

NG171JX

The Dumbles

NG171NS

Greentrees Court

NG171LY

Pendean Way

NG178HU

Oakfield Avenue