Postcode NG17 5FS (Ashfield)

Map showing NG17 5FS and nearby postcodes

The postcode NG17 5FS is located in Ashfield, in the county of Nottinghamshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NG17 5FS is a large user postcode, usually allocated to a single address receiving at least 500 mail items per day.

NG17 5FS is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 1.7 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of NG17 5FS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Renting hard-pressed workers.

The closest road name to NG17 5FS is Oddicroft Lane which is centered 223 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Taylor Crescent and is 364 m away. The closest railway station is Sutton Parkway Rail Station, 621 m away.

The closest primary school to NG17 5FS (for ages 11 and under) is Croft Primary School. It achieved an OFSTED rating of Good on February 15, 2018. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Sutton Community Academy. The last OFSTED inspection on March 20, 2019 rated this school as Serious Weaknesses

The nearest takeaway food is available from Top Chef and is 607 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Satisfactory on August 26, 2021.

Policing for NG17 5FS is covered by the Nottinghamshire police force association and Nottinghamshire County Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to NG17 5FS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to NG17 5FS, and the approximate distance away.

Oddicroft Lane 223 m
Norman Avenue 273 m
Lansbury Road 285 m
Taylor Crescent 290 m
Elderfield Drive 302 m
Mabel Avenue 363 m
Martyn Avenue 396 m
Kings Mill Road East 697 m
B6023 1.19 km
B6021 1.74 km
B6020 4.94 km
A617 8.24 km
A616 19.03 km
A52 26.07 km
A1(M) 32.46 km

Postcode

Information about the postcode NG17 5FS

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Large User - allocated to single addresses receiving at least 500 mail items per day

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NG17 5FS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Croft Primary School Good
(February 15, 2018)
707 m
Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy Good
(November 27, 2019)
744 m
Sutton Community Academy Serious Weaknesses
(March 20, 2019)
882 m
Priestsic Primary and Nursery School Requires improvement
(November 14, 2018)
1.2 km
Hillocks Primary Academy 1.27 km
Ashfield Comprehensive School Good
(October 7, 2021)
1.42 km
Greenwood Primary and Nursery School Good
(June 12, 2019)
1.48 km
Forest Glade Primary School 1.52 km
Westbourne School Good
(June 10, 2021)
1.62 km
Brierley Forest Primary and Nursery School Special Measures
(November 3, 2021)
1.8 km
Dalestorth Primary and Nursery School Outstanding
(September 26, 2007)
1.83 km
The West Park Academy 1.94 km
Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School 2.11 km
Orchard Primary School and Nursery Good
(February 3, 2022)
2.17 km
Quarrydale Academy Good
(March 1, 2017)
2.18 km
St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School Good
(November 11, 2021)
2.18 km
Morven Park Primary and Nursery School Good
(February 13, 2018)
2.2 km
Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery Requires improvement
(June 6, 2019)
2.25 km
Kirkby College Special Measures
(November 24, 2021)
2.26 km
Pollyteach Limited Good
(December 6, 2018)
2.3 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NG17 5FS - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Dine Contract Catering Ltd Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
0 m
Abacus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
March 25, 2019
222 m
Romo Fabrics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 13, 2021
323 m
Betty's Baps Mobile caterer 5
Very Good
June 8, 2021
341 m
The Range Retailers - other 5
Very Good
April 23, 2018
384 m
West Nottinghamshire College Catering School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 20, 2019
417 m
Station Road Post Office Retailers - other 5
Very Good
June 19, 2018
462 m
Colour Perfect Other catering premises 5
Very Good
March 5, 2020
607 m
The Shop At Last Retailers - other 5
Very Good
September 6, 2018
607 m
Top Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop 3
Satisfactory
August 26, 2021
607 m
Your Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
August 8, 2019
607 m
Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
January 10, 2017
610 m
Peppino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
April 6, 2022
610 m
Pound Stretcher Retailers - other 5
Very Good
March 30, 2019
610 m
Poundland Retailers - other 5
Very Good
December 14, 2020
610 m
Rumbles @The Lawn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
January 4, 2018
633 m
Ashfield Day & Community Support Service Other catering premises 5
Very Good
August 26, 2021
644 m
Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
April 25, 2019
672 m
Central Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house 5
Very Good
June 26, 2018
672 m
Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 22, 2019
672 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NG17 5FS - Data from Apr 2022

Taylor Crescent Bus Stop/Station 364 m
Taylor Crescent Bus Stop/Station 371 m
Norman Avenue Bus Stop/Station 384 m
Limb Crescent Bus Stop/Station 418 m
Limb Crescent Bus Stop/Station 424 m
Sutton Parkway Rail Station Rail 621 m
Sutton Parkway Rail Station Rail 630 m
Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station Rail 2.05 km
East Midlands Airport Air 32.86 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NG17 5FS - Data from Dec 2021

Round Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
Windmill Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.82 km
Hamilton Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.07 km
King's Mill Reservoir Inland Water 2.1 km
Bloomer Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.3 km
Boar Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.34 km
Coxmoor Plantation Woodland Or Forest 2.37 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.65 km
Studfold Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.71 km
Crossley Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.87 km
Cauldwell Dam Inland Water 2.99 km
Grives Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.01 km
Halfmoon Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.07 km
Fishpond Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.11 km
Stonehills Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.27 km

Location

Country England
County Nottinghamshire
Latitude 53.11799900
Longitude -1.25228300
OS Easting 450141
OS Northing 0358130
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
6548
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Nottinghamshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Ashfield
County Electorial Division Kirkby North ED
Electoral Ward Greenwood & Summit
Local Authority District Ashfield
Region / Government Office Region East Midlands
European Electoral Region East Midlands
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Nottinghamshire

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E07000170
Travel To Work Area Mansfield

NHS

NHS England Region Midlands
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Nottinghamshire County Teaching
Cancer Alliance East Midlands
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
East Midlands
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Health and Care
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Renting hard-pressed workers
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Mansfield BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Kirkby-in-Ashfield BUASD
Workplace Zone E33014801
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Ashfield 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Ashfield 007D
Output Area / Small Area 8C3