The postcode NG17 8BJ is located in Ashfield, in the county of Nottinghamshire. It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. NG17 8BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).
NG17 8BJ is one of the more deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 3.8 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 8BJ as Suburbanites > Semi-detached suburbia > Semi-detached ageing.
The closest road name to NG17 8BJ is Lime Tree Avenue which is centered 67 m away.
The nearest bus stop is Wheatley Avenue and is 126 m away. The closest railway station is Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station, 412 m away.
The closest primary school to NG17 8BJ (for ages 11 and under) is The West Park Academy. The closest secondary school (for ages 11-18) is Kirkby College. The last OFSTED inspection on November 24, 2021 rated this school as Special Measures
The local pub for residents of NG17 8BJ is Dandy Cock and is 105 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Very Good on October 7, 2016. The nearest takeaway food is available from Mr Chan's and is 105 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on August 16, 2021.
Residents reported an average download speed of 97.6 Mbps and an average upload speed of 14.5 Mbps in a 2017 OFCOM broadband survey. 100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Gas consumption for the area is rated at 2.5 out of 10. Electricity consumption for the area is rated at 0.4 out of 10. Where 0 are the lowest and 10 are the highest consuming areas in the country respectively.
Policing for NG17 8BJ is covered by the Nottinghamshire police force association and Nottinghamshire County Teaching is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).
A list of Postcodes adjacent to NG17 8BJ and their respective distances.
A list of road names near to NG17 8BJ, and the approximate distance away.
Information about the postcode NG17 8BJ
| Introduction | January 1980 |
| Termination | n/a - Active Postcode |
| User Type | Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical |
School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from NG17 8BJ - Data from 2020-2021
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The West Park Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 222 m | |
| Orchard Primary School and Nursery | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 3, 2022) | 518 m |
| Greenwood Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (June 12, 2019) | 726 m |
| Kirkby College | Academy | 11-18 | Special Measures (November 24, 2021) | 915 m |
| Pollyteach Limited | Special school | 8-18 | Good (December 6, 2018) | 1.17 km |
| Morven Park Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (February 13, 2018) | 1.21 km |
| Kingsway Primary School | Maintained school | 4-11 | Good (January 31, 2017) | 1.33 km |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School | Academy | 11-18 | Good (October 7, 2021) | 1.41 km |
| Bracken Hill School | Special school | 4-18 | Good (November 25, 2021) | 1.58 km |
| Abbey Hill Primary & Nursery | Maintained school | 2-11 | Requires improvement (June 6, 2019) | 1.6 km |
| Leamington Primary and Nursery Academy | Academy | 3-11 | Good (November 27, 2019) | 1.68 km |
| Kirkby Woodhouse School | Academy | 3-11 | Good (January 30, 2020) | 1.86 km |
| Annesley Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Good (May 23, 2017) | 2.53 km |
| Croft Primary School | Maintained school | 5-11 | Good (February 15, 2018) | 2.71 km |
| Mapplewells Primary and Nursery School | Academy | 3-11 | 2.74 km | |
| Sutton Community Academy | Academy | 11-18 | Serious Weaknesses (March 20, 2019) | 2.75 km |
| Westbourne School | Special school | 8-18 | Good (June 10, 2021) | 2.94 km |
| Priestsic Primary and Nursery School | Maintained school | 3-11 | Requires improvement (November 14, 2018) | 3.18 km |
| Hillocks Primary Academy | Academy | 3-11 | 3.35 km | |
| St Mary Magdalene CofE Primary School | Academy | 4-11 | Good (November 11, 2021) | 3.39 km |
Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from NG17 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Name | Type | Rating(Last Inspection) | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandy Cock | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 7, 2016 | 105 m | |
| Mr Chan's | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good August 16, 2021 | 105 m | |
| Direct Desserts | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 14, 2020 | 180 m | |
| Victoria Road Post Office | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 5, 2017 | 180 m | |
| Elmleigh House | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 198 m | |
| Ashfield Nursing Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good March 10, 2022 | 204 m | |
| Luans little people, West park Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good May 17, 2019 | 222 m | |
| The West Park Academy | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 4, 2021 | 222 m | |
| Coronation Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good August 24, 2018 | 277 m | |
| Five Gables Residential Home | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 22, 2021 | 316 m | |
| Victoria Wine 4U | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good July 24, 2018 | 318 m | |
| Costcutter | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good January 24, 2020 | 355 m | |
| Johal Off Licence | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good February 5, 2019 | 361 m | |
| Riverside Group | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good February 26, 2018 | 434 m | |
| Wyvern Club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good March 30, 2016 | 457 m | |
| Kiyaalini Convenience Store | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good October 20, 2021 | 473 m | |
| Ocean Blue Kirkby | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good November 28, 2019 | 473 m | |
| Co-Op | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good January 31, 2020 | 518 m | |
| Kirkby Cross Snooker Hall | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Good May 11, 2018 | 518 m | |
| Orchard out of school club | 0 1 2 3 4 5 Very Good April 20, 2017 | 518 m |
Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to NG17 8BJ - Data from Apr 2022
| Wheatley Avenue | 126 m | |
| Wheatley Avenue | 139 m | |
| Victoria Road | 236 m | |
| Greenwood Drive | 330 m | |
| Cookson Street | 331 m | |
| Kirkby in Ashfield Rail Station | 412 m | |
| Sutton Parkway Rail Station | 1.85 km | |
| Sutton Parkway Rail Station | 1.89 km | |
| East Midlands Airport | 30.76 km |
Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to NG17 8BJ - Data from Dec 2021
| Studfold Wood | 660 m | |
| Castle Hill | 754 m | |
| Grives Wood | 926 m | |
| Old Mill Pond | 1.26 km | |
| Boar Hill | 1.3 km | |
| Halfmoon Plantation | 1.65 km | |
| Rise Hill | 1.66 km | |
| Bloomer Wood | 1.89 km | |
| Coxmoor Plantation | 2.43 km | |
| Windmill Hill | 2.48 km | |
| Round Hill | 2.62 km | |
| Little Oak Plantation | 2.81 km | |
| Mosley Spring | 2.93 km | |
| Butler Wood | 3.06 km | |
| Kirkby Forest | 3.2 km |
Broadband availability and performance statistics for NG17 8BJ - Data from Ofcom 2017
| All Speeds | Median | Avg | Max |
|---|---|---|---|
| Download | 68.4 Mbps | 97.6 Mbps | 205 Mbps |
| Upload | 19.5 Mbps | 14.5 Mbps | 21 Mbps |
| Speed Band Mbps |
Users | Download Avg Mbps |
Upload Avg Mbps |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 2-5 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 5-10 Mbps | 0% | 100% | - | - |
| 10-30 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 16 | 1.3 |
| 30-300 Mbps | 0% | 100% | 108.2 | 16.3 |
| 300+ Mbps | 100% | 100% | - | - |
Energy usage data for NG17 8BJ - Data from 2020
| Country | England |
| County | Nottinghamshire |
| Latitude | 53.09958000 |
| Longitude | -1.25950300 |
| OS Easting | 449679 |
| OS Northing | 0356076 |
| OS Positional Quality | Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean |
| Nottinghamshire |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency |
Ashfield |
| County Electorial Division | Kirkby South ED |
| Electoral Ward | Kirkby Cross & Portland |
| 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 |
| International Territorial Level Code | E07000170 |
| Travel To Work Area | Mansfield |
| 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 |
| Output Area Classification | Supergroup: Suburbanites Group: Semi-detached suburbia Subgroup: Semi-detached ageing |
| 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 | E33017536 |
| Middle Layer Super Output Area Intermediate Zone |
Ashfield 009 |
| Lower Layer Super Output Area Data Zone |
Ashfield 009B |
| Output Area / Small Area | 6B3 |