Postcode NG17 5BU is located in an urban city, within the Leamington area of Ashfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Sutton Central & Leamington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 124.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sutton Central & Leamington is £33,525 per year. The median sale price in Leamington is £155,500 (around £178 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £140,000 and £177,500. The nearest station is Sutton Parkway, about 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Sutton Central & Leamington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 420 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 1% most deprived areas in England.
Sutton Central & Leamington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 124.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Sutton Central & Leamington is £33,525 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 118 ft away from NG17 5BU.
Sutton Central & Leamington near NG17 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Sutton Parkway located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Sutton Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Sutton Parkway |
Based on 30 recent sales, the median property price is £155,500 (about £178 per square foot) in Leamington area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £225,000 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £158,000 | £182 |
| Terraced | 13 | £140,000 | £169 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £165,000 | £111,000 | £77,000 |
| 2017 | £115,000 | £95,000 | £75,500 |
| 2018 | £182,750 | £117,250 | £78,000 |
| 2019 | £156,500 | £112,500 | £85,000 |
| 2020 | £267,500 | £121,500 | £115,000 |
| 2021 | £270,000 | £138,000 | £118,500 |
| 2022 | £215,000 | £150,000 | £122,500 |
| 2023 | £185,000 | £157,000 | £105,000 |
| 2024 | £232,000 | £151,000 | £116,500 |
| 2025 | £197,500 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2026 | £287,500 | £156,000 | £135,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £187 | £116 | £92 |
| 2017 | £158 | £116 | £90 |
| 2018 | £132 | £139 | £96 |
| 2019 | £178 | £128 | £89 |
| 2020 | £145 | £142 | £108 |
| 2021 | £220 | £153 | £115 |
| 2022 | £222 | £187 | £121 |
| 2023 | £242 | £181 | £109 |
| 2024 | £263 | £177 | £127 |
| 2025 | £227 | £182 | £167 |
| 2026 | £308 | £183 | £166 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG17 5BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Aug 2026 | 53, Jephson Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2026 | 27, Jephson Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 63, Jephson Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £156,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2025 | 61, Jephson Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5EH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 47, Clare Road, Sutton-In-Ashfield, NG17 5BB | Flats | Leasehold | £46,000 |
In the NG17 5BU postcode area, located within Sutton Central & Leamington, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Nov 2019. | |
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2019
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Sutton Community Academy | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 21 Apr 2026. | |
Sutton Community Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 21 Apr 2026
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| 0.5 mi | Secondary | Ashfield Comprehensive School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 27 Jan 2026. | |
Ashfield Comprehensive School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 27 Jan 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of NG17 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | One Stop | 143 Kirkby Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 1GW | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Station Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 5FF | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for NG17 5BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Jayne Madigan
Leamington - Elected 4 May 2023
Lee Anderson
Ashfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG17 5BU records about 125 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. 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.
The median sale price around NG17 5BU in Leamington is £155,500 (about £178 per square foot) based on 30 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NG17 5BU, including Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy (Good), Sutton Community Academy (Requires improvement) and Ashfield Comprehensive School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to NG17 5BU is Sutton Parkway, about 979 m away.
NG17 5BU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 420 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ashfield covering NG17 5BU is Lee Anderson (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Jayne Madigan (Ashfield Independents).