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NG17 3BN

Forest Road

Skegby

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Overview

Postcode NG17 3BN is located in an urban city, within the Skegby ward of Ashfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the The Dales & South Skegby area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in The Dales & South Skegby is £44,091 per year. The nearest station is Sutton Parkway, about 1.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

The Dales & South Skegby has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,066 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

The Dales & South Skegby has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

23%

Approximately 23.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in The Dales & South Skegby is £44,091 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG17 3BN.

Flood risk

No risk

The Dales & South Skegby near NG17 3BN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Sutton Parkway located about 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
271
Population density
5,094 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.27(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.31(-9%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.66(+57%)
Burglary
5.83(+75%)
Vehicle crime
5.83(+42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
232
85.29%
Other White
16
5.88%
Other Asian
10
3.68%
Chinese
4
1.47%
Indian
3
1.1%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
58
24.27%
Level 4+ (Degree)
50
20.92%
Level 3 (A level)
41
17.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
14.23%
Apprenticeship
24
10.04%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
44
31.65%
Social rents from council
32
23.02%
Owns with a mortgage
30
21.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
20.14%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.6%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Skegby

Median price£228,998
Price per sq ft£224
Sales (last 12 months)90
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £290K

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £228,998 (about £224 per square foot) in Skegby area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £760,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Skegby over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached42£292,248£266
Semi-Detached38£176,000£214
Terraced10£138,750£179

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Skegby

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skegby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,750£115,250£105,000
2017£163,000£119,950£95,250
2018£200,000£125,000£91,500
2019£195,000£125,000£137,500
2020£185,000£126,500£119,500
2021£200,000£152,500£113,000
2022£249,000£165,000£137,000
2023£250,000£180,995£140,000
2024£332,496£170,000£143,000
2025£307,898£198,500£155,000
2026£263,248£170,000£131,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Skegby.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skegby.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168£129£151
2017£189£139£104
2018£198£148£124
2019£206£153£145
2020£216£166£163
2021£245£167£142
2022£255£194£172
2023£273£225£209
2024£273£202£216
2025£272£223£190
2026£249£184£145
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Skegby.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Skegby in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG17 3BN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG17 3BN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 2025136, Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 3BNDetachedFreehold£269,500
21 Nov 2025136, Forest Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 3BNDetachedFreehold£269,500
26 Aug 2025264, Mansfield Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 3DTDetachedFreehold£195,000
31 Oct 20254, Kelham Cottages, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 3DRTerracedFreehold£130,000
20 Jun 20251, Kelham Cottages, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 3DRTerracedFreehold£160,000

Schools

In the NG17 3BN postcode area, located within The Dales & South Skegby, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG17 3BN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryDalestorth Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.6 miPrimaryForest Glade Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG17 3BN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG17 3BN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSparMilner Street, Ashfield, NG17 3BPWalking directions to Spar
0.1 miThe Co-operative FoodHardwick Avenue, Ashfield, NG17 3BSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miSkegby Mini Mart21-23 Forest Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3BAWalking directions to Skegby Mini Mart
0.4 miSelect And Save146 Dalestorth Street, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4EYWalking directions to Select And Save

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG17 3BN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jodine Ocean Cronshaw

Skegby - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Will Bostock

Skegby - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Member of parliament

Lee Anderson

Ashfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictAshfieldE07000170
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfieldE14001068
WardSkegbyE05010690
ParishAshfield, unparished areaE43000122
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)The Dales & South SkegbyE02005820
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ashfield 002CE01027982
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG17 3BN

Is NG17 3BN (The Dales & South Skegby) safe?

The area around NG17 3BN records about 82 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. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NG17 3BN?

The median sale price around NG17 3BN in The Dales & South Skegby is £228,998 (about £224 per square foot) based on 90 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG17 3BN?

There are 8 schools close to NG17 3BN, including St Andrew's CofE Primary and Nursery School (Good), Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Forest Glade Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG17 3BN?

NG17 3BN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,066 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG17 3BN (The Dales & South Skegby) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashfield covering NG17 3BN is Lee Anderson (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jodine Ocean Cronshaw (Ashfield Independents) and Will Bostock (Ashfield Independents).