How safe is Kirkby Central (NG17 8ED)?

Crime level is moderate with about 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in Kirkby Central near NG17 8ED.

How much social housing is near NG17 8ED?

About 4.7% on this street and 29.4% across the surrounding area.

Which ward and council is NG17 8ED in?

NG17 8ED is in Greenwood & Summit ward, Ashfield council (East Midlands).

Are there parks near NG17 8ED?

Yes - 1 parks; the nearest medium park is West Park about 0.3 miles away.

What's the average income in Kirkby Central?

Average resident income is about £30,100 per year.

What's the nearest station to NG17 8ED and how far is it?

The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 0.3 miles away; there are 1 stations nearby.

What schools are near NG17 8ED and how are they rated?

There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 0 Outstanding and 5 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 1 Good.

Which supermarkets are close to NG17 8ED?

Nearby amenities include 4 supermarkets, closest supermarket is One Stop

What are house prices in Kirkby Central?

Based on 56 recent sales, the median price is £166,250.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Kirkby Central is 309 with density 6180.0 per km².

Is NG17 8ED at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Postcode insights

NG17 8ED

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Greenwood & Summit

Ashfield

England / East Midlands / Ashfield / Kirkby Central / Greenwood & Summit / NG17 8ED

Overview

Postcode NG17 8ED is located in an urban city, within the Greenwood & Summit ward of Ashfield in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the Kirkby Central area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Kirkby Central is £30,100 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield located about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is West Park.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

4.7%

Connectivity

N/A

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Kirkby Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,624 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kirkby Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

4.7%

Approximately 4.7% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Kirkby Central is £30,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NG17 8ED.

Flood risk

No risk

Kirkby Central near NG17 8ED has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Name	Lines
0.3 mi	Kirkby-in-Ashfield	N/A

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.3 mi	West Park	Medium

Area Profile

Population

309

Population density

6,180 per km²

Demographics

British

291

94.17%

Other White

2.59%

White and Asian (mixed)

1.62%

Gypsy or Irish Traveller

0.65%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.65%

Total population: 309

Housing

Owns outright

44.09%

Owns with a mortgage

26.77%

Private landlord or letting agency

18.9%

Other forms of private rent

5.51%

Social rents from council

4.72%

Total households: 127

Property prices in Greenwood & Summit

Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £166,250 in Greenwood & Summit area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £320,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£192,500	£117,000	£141,250	£261,250	£311,250
Semi-Detached	38	£171,250	£73,140	£152,625	£180,000	£202,300
Terraced	10	£119,000	£95,800	£111,125	£132,625	£139,100

10 years price trend in Greenwood & Summit

Schools

In the NG17 8ED postcode area, located within Kirkby Central, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.1 mi	Primary	The West Park Academy	Academy sponsor led	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	Orchard Primary School and Nursery	Community school	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	Greenwood Primary and Nursery School	Academy converter	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	One Stop	Hampden Street, Ashfield, NG17 8EF
0.2 mi	Convenience Store	32 Vernon Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8JE
0.2 mi	Victoria Convenience Store	Forster Street, Ashfield, NG17 8EH
0.3 mi	Aldi	Urban Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8DA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	The Dandy Cock Alehouse & Gin Parlour	184a Victoria Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8AT
0.5 mi	Duke of Wellington	Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8LA

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Mr Chans	176 Victoria Road, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 8AT
0.1 mi	The Flying Sausage Cafe	Forster Street, Ashfield, NG17 8AS

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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