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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. Approximately 16.2% 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
16.2%
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

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £158,000 in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,500 up to £620,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Sutton Forest Side & New Cross in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached22£250,000£2,650
Flats2£143,750£1,560
Semi-Detached39£158,000£2,072
Terraced42£129,250£1,573

10 years median price trend in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross.

All postcodes in Sutton Forest Side & New Cross

NG175FT

Oddicroft Lane

NG174EJ

Mansfield Road

NG174EP

Slater Street

NG174LF

Garden Lane

NG174NB

Unwin Road

NG174PN

Tom Stimpson Way

NG174AF

Portland Close

NG175GD

Pepper Street

NG175DH

Martyn Avenue

NG175FU

Lawn Avenue

NG174PF

Dobsons Mews

NG175GL

Heathcote Place

NG175LP

Cornmill Road

NG174BH

Bowne Street

NG175GN

Vellus Court

NG175HL

Maun View Gardens

NG174NE

Coxmoor Road

NG175LJ

Oaktree Close

NG174EG

Beighton Street

NG174AY

Welbeck Street

NG174HU

Maundale Avenue

NG175DJ

Martyn Avenue

NG174NR

Kenilworth Avenue

NG174FN

Unwin Road

NG175GH

Mowlands Close

NG174PU

Goldfinch Mews

NG175LL

Glamis Close

NG174GP

St Michaels Street

NG174AD

Bowne Street

NG175LA

Coxmoor Road

NG174LX

Fairfield Road

NG175JF

Willow Gardens

NG175BF

Leander Close

NG174JU

Eastfield Side

NG174GA

Lime Street

NG174LH

Peel Street

NG174JF

Hill Crescent

NG174FG

Skegby Road

NG174BG

Outram Street

NG174HN

Unwin Road

NG174PT

Woodpecker Grove

NG174HX

Lawrence Crescent

NG174NW

Sutton Central & New Cross

NG174JX

Stonehills Way

NG174JB

Byron Avenue

NG174JY

Potter Street

NG174FJ

Cavendish Street

NG174AX

Outram Street

NG174LB

Hibbert Crescent

NG175GU

Primrose Court

NG174ET

Redcliffe Street

NG175FW

Station Road

NG174JW

Eastfield Side

NG175LY

Buckland Close

NG175GR

Midland Road

NG174HP

Mason Street

NG174JE

Milton Close

NG174AZ

Bentinck Street

NG174BE

Russell Street

NG175GP

Bridge Close

NG174GQ

East Street

NG175GB

Station Road

NG174LA

Tudsbury Terrace

NG174AW

Portland Street

NG174FU

Outram Street

NG174HA

The Hillocks

NG174GF

Walton Street

NG174JN

Broadlands Close

NG174FL

Mansfield Road

NG174NS

Harriers Grove

NG174ND

The Hillocks

NG174JZ

Eastfield Side

NG174JG

Chaucer Crescent

NG173EW

Grendon Way

NG174EX

Dalestorth Street

NG174LW

Sandown Road

NG174LY

Coxmoor Road

NG174EL

Mansfield Road

NG174BQ

Gresham Close

NG174LS

Lucknow Drive

NG174HR

Mansfield Road

NG174AG

Bramley Court

NG174LT

Wrightson Close

NG174GU

Oak Tree Road

NG175HB

Station Road

NG175HA

Mabel Avenue

NG171DE

Jubilee Buildings

NG174JL

Alder Court

NG175FZ

Norman Avenue

NG175GJ

Shepherds Way

NG174BF

Welbeck Street

NG175GS

Coxmoor Road

NG175GE

Pepper Street

NG175GT

Orchid Drive

NG175HD

Maunside Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.