Hucknall Westville
Ashfield 016 · 5 sub-areas · 9,730 residents
Ashfield 016 is a predominantly owner-occupied neighbourhood in Ashfield, East Midlands, home to around 9,700 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £708 a month — well under the UK median for a 2-bed and a genuine draw for renters priced out of larger cities. With nearly two-thirds of residents owning their home, this is a settled, family-oriented area rather than a transient one.
Hucknall Westville is a green, lower-density part of Ashfield — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The demographic profile leans family-aged, with a clear share of households with school-age children; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Hucknall Westville?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £777 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Hucknall Westville in Ashfield
Living in Hucknall Westville
Ashfield 016 has the feel of a working community that's put down roots. Owner-occupation runs at around 64%, which is markedly higher than many comparable East Midlands neighbourhoods, and social housing accounts for roughly a quarter of homes — a combination that tends to produce stable, long-term residents rather than a high-turnover rental market. You're not going to find a buzzy café scene or co-working spaces here; the draw is space, affordability, and a community that isn't constantly moving on.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits well below both the regional and national rent baselines. A two-bedroom home at around £708 a month compares favourably to the UK-wide median of roughly £1,200 for the same size — you're paying not far off half what renters in many English cities face. Even within Ashfield, this area sits toward the affordable end of the district. Rents have risen about 4.3% over the past year, which is noticeable but not dramatic.
The population skews slightly younger than you might expect for such a high ownership area: almost a quarter of residents are under 18, and another quarter are in the 18–34 bracket. That reflects a fair number of young families alongside established households. Around one in five homes is a couple with children, and single-person households make up just over a quarter — suggesting a mix of family homes and people living alone rather than large shared houses.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is just over 2 km away — roughly a 27-minute walk, or a short drive. Car ownership is high here: over 62% of residents commute by car, and just 5% use public transport for the journey to work. If you're relying on trains or buses, factor that dependency in carefully. Greenspace is a genuine plus — nearly three-quarters of residents are within an easy walk of green space, with the nearest patch around 220 metres away on average. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Ashfield 016 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're looking for. It's affordable, settled, and has good greenspace access — nearly three-quarters of residents are within an easy walk of green space. The community is stable and family-oriented, with high owner-occupation. The trade-off is weaker Ofsted ratings than the national average, elevated crime compared to the UK norm, and limited public transport.
- What is the rent in Ashfield 016?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £546 a month, a two-bedroom about £708, and a three-bedroom roughly £826. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 4.3% over the past year.
- Is Ashfield 016 safe?
- Crime runs at around 102 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is above the UK national average of roughly 80. The area sits in the lower third of the deprivation index, which correlates with a higher crime rate. It's not the worst in the district, but it's worth checking street-level data for your specific postcode.
- What's the commute from Ashfield 016 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 90 minutes from the area. The nearest mainline rail station is just over 2 km away — about a 27-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents commute by car rather than public transport.
- Who lives in Ashfield 016?
- Mostly long-term residents — around 64% own their home and 23% are in social housing, leaving a thin private rental market. Nearly a quarter of residents are under 18, reflecting a family-heavy population. Around 93% were born in the UK, making this one of the less diverse corners of the East Midlands.
- What schools are near Ashfield 016?
- There are 45 schools within 2 km, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 960 metres away. Families should check individual catchment maps via the Ofsted website before choosing an address.
- How affordable is buying a home in Ashfield 016?
- The median house price is around £212,000 and, based on local salaries, saving a deposit takes roughly 3.8 years — relatively manageable by English standards. Given that rent absorbs around 44% of typical take-home pay here, buying may make more financial sense than renting long-term.