Postcode NG17 8BQ is located in an urban city, within the Kirkby Cross & Portland ward of Ashfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway is £49,991 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Portland Country Park.
Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 44% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 11.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 7.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway is £49,991 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 127 ft away from NG17 8BQ.
Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway near NG17 8BQ 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kirkby-in-Ashfield | N/A | Walking directions to Kirkby-in-Ashfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Portland Country Park | Large | Walking directions to Portland Country Park |
| 0.3 mi | Kingsway Park | Large | Walking directions to Kingsway Park |
| 0.1 mi | Sorrel Drive Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sorrel Drive Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Kirkby Cross & Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,000 up to £645,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £282,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £96,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £195,000 |
| Terraced | 17 | £185,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kirkby Cross & Portland
In the NG17 8BQ postcode area, located within Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG17 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Victoria Convenience Store | Forster Street, Ashfield, NG17 8EH | Walking directions to Victoria Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8DA | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Prylez's world food store | Ashfield, NG17 7AQ | Walking directions to Prylez's world food store |
| 0.4 mi | Convenience Store | 32 Vernon Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8JE | Walking directions to Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 40 Kingsway, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 7BD | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.