Town Pop. 36,742

Living in Sutton in Ashfield: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sutton in Ashfield is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 30/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 13 scored places sharing the DE55 postcode district, Sutton in Ashfield ranks 2nd. On transport specifically, Sutton in Ashfield sits 25 points above the DE55 district figure of 47/100. That puts Sutton in Ashfield in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see DE55 postcode district.

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Sutton in Ashfield scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
142.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,839 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 815 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Shoplifting 502 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 425 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Public order 331 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 1,330 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 270 crimes
  2. 2 Hospital 266 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 243 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 10.4 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 12.5 µg/m³
67
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 39
Sports Pitches Ample 25
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Ample 4
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 22 in area · 24 within 4km
1Outstanding13Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate6Ungraded
  • John King Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashfield Comprehensive SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Croft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Dalestorth Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Frederick Gent SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Healdswood Infants' and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Kirkstead Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Leamington Primary and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Pinxton Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Priestsic Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
64
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospitalin area
Queens Medical Centre12 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
3 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,571 patients per GP
3dentists7pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
61
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 689 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
32
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired23.2%Student3.1%Other inactive14.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial25.9%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary42.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership63.5%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Ashfield · 2026-27
A £1,739
B £2,029
C £2,319
D £2,609
E £3,189
F £3,769
G £4,348
H £5,218
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
72
Sutton Parkway 1.1 mi
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 1.8 mi
Mansfield 3 mi
J28 M1 2.8 mi
J28 M1 2.9 mi
J27 M1 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
60
Pubs & Bars Ample 22
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 37
Retail Shopping Ample 271
Takeaways Ample 40
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 197
Detached £258,000 51
Semi-detached £174,000 78
Terraced £140,000 63
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£106k £163k £223k £281k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Stanton Hill and Skegby 51 1.4 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 1.6 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 1.7 mi away ⇄
Mansfield 59 3.2 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 3.2 mi away ⇄
Newton and Blackwell 54 3.3 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pleasley 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tibshelf 47 3.4 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 3.9 mi away ⇄
Harlow Wood 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Selston 52 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Sutton in Ashfield a nice place to live?

Sutton in Ashfield is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Sutton in Ashfield is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sutton in Ashfield?

Sutton in Ashfield has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 5,242 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sutton in Ashfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Sutton in Ashfield are John King Infant Academy, Ashfield Comprehensive School and Croft Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 22 rated schools in Sutton in Ashfield in total.

What are house prices like in Sutton in Ashfield?

The current median house price in Sutton in Ashfield is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £258,000, semi-detached £174,000, terraced £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 197 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Sutton in Ashfield in context

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Postcode districts in Sutton in Ashfield

DE55 50 ⇄
NG17 55 ⇄

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