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Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

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About

Sutton Forest Side and New Cross form a residential neighbourhood in Ashfield, characterised by terraced housing and local shopping parades. The area is served by several bus routes connecting to wider Ashfield and Nottingham. Green spaces include the small Sutton Lawn recreation ground, providing a local football pitch and playground. The streets are primarily residential, with a mix of family homes and converted flats, creating a settled urban community atmosphere.

The area is defined by its proximity to the railway line, with the sounds of trains a common backdrop. Independent businesses, such as convenience stores and takeaways, operate along the main roads serving daily needs. Housing is predominantly Victorian and Edwardian in origin, with some post-war infill development. The community is anchored by its local primary schools and the presence of the New Cross Hospital on Nottingham Road.

Area overview

On average Sutton Forest Side & New Cross has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 16.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross is £43,684 per year. There are 4 schools in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sutton Forest Side & New Cross is home to around 10,279 people, with a population density of about 2,773.3 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sutton Forest Side & New Cross Population
10,279
Population density
2,773.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.27(+69%)
Shoplifting
19.55(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.36(+15%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.29(+52%)
Public order
11.29(+63%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,914
86.68%
Other White
690
6.71%
Indian
140
1.36%
African
93
0.9%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
77
0.75%
Total population: 10,284

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,940
23.91%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,627
20.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,402
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,365
16.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,037
12.78%
Total 16+ residents: 8,114

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,249
28.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,164
26.96%
Owns outright
1,121
25.96%
Social rents from council
380
8.8%
Other social rented
278
6.44%
Total households: 4,318

Property prices in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

Median price£155,000
Price per sq ft£172
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£120K – £213K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £155,000 (about £172 per square foot) in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £620,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached20£250,000£249
Semi-Detached38£158,000£193
Flats2£143,750£145
Terraced43£120,000£140

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£194,950£86,000£115,000£100,000
2017£189,000£83,375£99,000£84,000
2018£205,500£84,000£121,500£77,500
2019£212,495£139,995£126,750£78,000
2020£220,000£86,000£133,000£86,000
2021£232,000£95,000£146,000£107,000
2022£237,500£95,000£163,500£100,000
2023£210,000£95,000£160,000£106,000
2024£271,000£108,000£167,500£117,050
2025£250,000£97,500£170,000£143,000
2026£261,500£155,000£112,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£178£151£127£110
2017£174£112£119£93
2018£178£129£142£88
2019£193£149£140£88
2020£189£139£159£97
2021£188£155£164£120
2022£241£175£182£123
2023£239£140£180£129
2024£233£150£192£133
2025£224£147£196£155
2026£249£167£121
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Forest Side & New Cross 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.

Frequently asked questions about Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

Is Sutton Forest Side & New Cross safe?

Sutton Forest Side & New Cross records about 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross?

The median sale price in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross is £155,000 (about £172 per square foot) based on 103 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross?

Sutton Forest Side & New Cross has 4 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Sutton Forest Side & New Cross?

Sutton Forest Side & New Cross scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross sits around rank 9,051 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 Sutton Forest Side & New Cross?

The average household income in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross is around £43,684 per year, and 16% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

NG174JD

Hill Crescent

NG174LG

Charles Street

NG175LZ

Coxmoor Road

NG174EW

Dalestorth Street

NG174ED

Morley Street

NG174EF

Downing Street

NG174GX

Herne Street

NG174PG

Samuel Unwins Court

NG174PR

Kingfisher Way

NG174LE

Garden Lane

NG174BL

Penn Street

NG174JT

Skegby Lane

NG174HJ

Mansfield Road

NG174LP

Brookdale Road

NG174GW

Herne Street

NG175FG

Albion Road

NG175HE

Adlington Cottages

NG175ES

Hamilton Road

NG174GN

St Michaels Street

NG174JP

Kings Mill Road East

NG174EU

Clipstone Avenue

NG174EN

John Street

NG174LZ

Coxmoor Road

NG174ES

Redcliffe Street

NG174GD

Short Street

NG175HP

Kirkby Folly Road

NG175HF

Station Road

NG174AU

Scarcliffe Court

NG175NA

Coxmoor Road

NG174EE

Morley Street

NG174GB

Lime Street

NG174LU

Charles Street

NG175JH

Riveraine Close

NG175LN

Hamilton Road

NG174NU

Lakeside View

NG174GT

Oak Tree Road

NG174JQ

Blackmires Way

NG173FA

Grafton Close

NG174PQ

Chapel Street

NG175FY

Station Road

NG174GY

Brown Crescent

NG174GR

Mansfield Road

NG174PA

Coxmoor Road

NG174AE

Merlin Court

NG174JS

High Oakham Close

NG174AT

Bramley Court

NG174EQ

Alfred Street

NG174FW

Outram Street

NG174GG

Chatsworth Street

NG175JG

Maun Close

NG174HG

Mansfield Road

NG175HN

Kirkby Folly Road

NG174HL

Phoenix Street

NG174BD

North Street

NG175HJ

Kirkland Close

NG174HB

Upper Mill Street

NG175HU

Leabrooks Avenue

NG174HS

Mansfield Road

NG175EU

Sutton Junction & Harlow Wood

NG174JJ

Potmakers Grove

NG174GS

Tenter Close

NG173LB

Bythorn Close

NG174JH

Hill Crescent

NG175HG

Station Road

NG174GH

Stoney Street

NG174BR

Kingfisher Way

NG174PP

Polly Leys

NG175GQ

The Orchard

NG174FS

Outram Street

NG175GX

The Bluebells

NG174JR

Eastfield Side

NG174HW

Mansfield Road

NG174FR

Chatsworth Street

NG174GJ

Outram Street

NG174GE

Chatsworth Street

NG174HD

Ashcourt Gardens

NG174BJ

Bowne Street

NG174EY

Dalestorth Street

NG174LR

Grove Road

NG175GF

Young Crescent

NG175FF

Station Road

NG174FH

Thoresby Street

NG175GG

Sheepwash Lane

NG174LQ

Lawn Road

NG174AA

New Cross Street

NG174HQ

Mason Street

NG174HY

Roosevelt Road

NG174FT

Outram Street

NG174DZ

Alfred Street

NG174EB

Priestsic Road

NG174HH

Mansfield Road

NG175FJ

Sutton Central & New Cross

NG175GA

Station Road

NG174PS

Robin Close

NG175FX

Bathwood Drive

NG174BB

Park Street

NG174HT

Unwin Road

NG174LL

Burn Street

NG174LN

Brookdale Road

NG175FT

Oddicroft Lane