Postcode NG17 8BU 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 64.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway is £49,991 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 0.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sorrel Drive Park.
Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.0% 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 249 ft away from NG17 8BU.
Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway near NG17 8BU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Sorrel Drive Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sorrel Drive Park |
Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £182,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Kirkby Cross & Portland area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £318,500 | £234 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £182,000 | £211 |
| Terraced | 14 | £147,500 | £179 |
| Flats | 2 | £111,250 | £168 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197,748 | £82,500 | £143,500 | £154,995 |
| 2017 | £200,000 | £88,975 | £136,000 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | — | £143,275 | £127,500 |
| 2019 | £224,750 | £93,000 | £144,500 | £132,000 |
| 2020 | £232,500 | £92,000 | £155,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £254,000 | £95,500 | £179,000 | £139,500 |
| 2022 | £287,500 | £101,000 | £205,000 | £168,500 |
| 2023 | £269,995 | £100,500 | £217,500 | £162,500 |
| 2024 | £285,000 | £106,000 | £210,000 | £164,500 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £110,000 | £185,000 | £165,000 |
| 2026 | £330,000 | £112,500 | £193,850 | £120,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £163 | £127 | £146 | £142 |
| 2017 | £161 | £141 | £148 | £129 |
| 2018 | £169 | — | £153 | £136 |
| 2019 | £178 | £150 | £153 | £128 |
| 2020 | £213 | £145 | £157 | £142 |
| 2021 | £212 | £122 | £169 | £144 |
| 2022 | £237 | £159 | £212 | £167 |
| 2023 | £286 | £170 | £190 | £180 |
| 2024 | £242 | £181 | £224 | £176 |
| 2025 | £232 | £160 | £210 | £188 |
| 2026 | £248 | £177 | £212 | £205 |
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG17 8BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 May 2025 | 7, Quarries Way, Nottingham, NG17 8BH | Detached | Freehold | £251,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 8, Quarries Way, Nottingham, NG17 8BH | Other | Freehold | £162,500 | |
| 09 May 2025 | 21, Wheatley Avenue, Nottingham, NG17 8BG | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £240,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | Unit 2B, New Line Road, Nottingham, NG17 8JQ | Other | Freehold | £145,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 1, The Paddock, Nottingham, NG17 8BT | Detached | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the NG17 8BU postcode area, located within Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG17 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | Chapel Street, Nottingham, NG17 8JY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Hampden Street, Ashfield, NG17 8AS | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Convenience Store | Forster Street, Ashfield, NG17 8AR | Walking directions to Victoria Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 32 Vernon Road, Nottingham, NG17 8EJ | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Urban Road, Nottingham, NG17 8DA | 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 8BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sarah Jane Lewsey
Kirkby Cross & Portland - Elected 4 May 2023
Lee Anderson
Ashfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around NG17 8BU records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 8BU in Kirkby Larwood & Kingsway is £182,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to NG17 8BU, including Orchard Primary School and Nursery (Good), The West Park Academy (Good) and Greenwood Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to NG17 8BU is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 672 m away.
NG17 8BU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,243 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 8BU is Lee Anderson (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sarah Jane Lewsey (Ashfield Independents).