Postcode NG17 7QB is located in an urban city, within the Abbey Hill ward of Ashfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kirkby Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 207.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby Central is £39,247 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Morven Park.
Kirkby Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 207.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkby Central is £39,247 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG17 7QB.
Kirkby Central near NG17 7QB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
| 0.8 mi | Sutton Parkway | N/A | Walking directions to Sutton Parkway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morven Park | Small | Walking directions to Morven Park |
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £227,995 (about £251 per square foot) in Abbey Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £435,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 20 | £270,373 | £260 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £176,500 | £220 |
| Flats | 1 | £110,000 | £— |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £147,500 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £176,000 | £106,500 |
| 2018 | £220,000 | £106,500 |
| 2019 | £210,000 | £107,000 |
| 2020 | £195,000 | £119,000 |
| 2021 | £280,000 | £130,000 |
| 2022 | £260,000 | £157,500 |
| 2023 | £260,000 | £153,000 |
| 2024 | £290,000 | £151,750 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £179,998 |
| 2026 | £305,000 | £152,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £168 | £109 |
| 2017 | £166 | £109 |
| 2018 | £165 | £113 |
| 2019 | £165 | £124 |
| 2020 | £177 | £130 |
| 2021 | £219 | £142 |
| 2022 | £236 | £171 |
| 2023 | £274 | £159 |
| 2024 | £228 | £186 |
| 2025 | £253 | £211 |
| 2026 | £255 | £137 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG17 7QB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 May 2026 | 28, Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, NG17 7QA | Terraced | Freehold | £83,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 28, Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, NG17 7QA | Terraced | Freehold | £78,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 37, Ashwood Avenue, Nottingham, NG17 7QA | Flats | Leasehold | £110,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 2, Blossom Court, Nottingham, NG17 7BL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £147,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2025 | 30, Beacon Drive, Nottingham, NG17 7NL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £175,000 |
In the NG17 7QB postcode area, located within Kirkby Central, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG17 7QB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Lowmoor Road, Nottingham, NG17 7JE | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Farmfoods | Alexandra Street, Ashfield, NG17 7JE | Walking directions to Farmfoods |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons | Ashfield, NG17 7BQ | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Chaggars | Gladstone Street, Ashfield, NG17 7JA | Walking directions to Chaggars |
| 0.5 mi | Diamond Stores | Clumber Street, Ashfield, NG17 7LR | Walking directions to Diamond Stores |
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 7QB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy Meakin
Abbey Hill - Elected 4 May 2023
Lee Anderson
Ashfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG17 7QB records about 207 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around NG17 7QB in Kirkby Central is £227,995 (about £251 per square foot) based on 45 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to NG17 7QB, including Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery, Bracken Hill School and Morven Park Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG17 7QB is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 1,193 m away.
NG17 7QB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,153 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 7QB is Lee Anderson (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Andy Meakin (Ashfield Independents).