Jacksdale & Underwood
Ashfield 012 · 4 sub-areas · 5,962 residents
Ashfield 012 is a settled, largely owner-occupied neighbourhood in Ashfield, East Midlands, home to around 5,962 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £708 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed and notably affordable even by local East Midlands standards. The area skews older than most, with around one in four residents aged 65 or over.
Jacksdale & Underwood 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 population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; 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 Jacksdale & Underwood?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Jacksdale & Underwood in Ashfield
Living in Jacksdale & Underwood
Ashfield 012 has the feel of a quiet, established neighbourhood where most people own their homes and have done for years. Nearly eight in ten households are owner-occupied — well above the national average — which gives the area a stability that more transient, renter-heavy urban neighbourhoods don't always have. It's not a place defined by nightlife or a buzzing high street; it's somewhere people settle into.
On cost, Ashfield 012 sits at the affordable end of the East Midlands. A two-bedroom home rents for around £708 a month, a three-bedroom for about £826. That's a fraction of what you'd pay in central London and comfortably below the UK median for equivalent properties. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,609 a year — moderate for the region. Rents rose around 4.3% in the past year, in line with broader East Midlands trends.
The demographic profile here is noticeably older. Around a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and a further quarter are aged 50 to 64. That means quieter streets, less churn among neighbours, and a community feel that families and older movers often appreciate. The private rental sector is small — only around 14% of homes are privately rented — so competition for rental properties can be tighter than the headline figures suggest.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.8 km away in straight-line distance — around a 60-minute walk, so you'll want a car or a bus for most daily trips. The vast majority of residents commute by car. That said, greenspace is close: nearly 70% of the area is within a walkable distance of green space, and the average distance to the nearest park or open space is under 250 metres. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific parts of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Ashfield 012 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled neighbourhood that suits people who want stability over buzz. Owner-occupation is high at around 78%, greenspace is close — nearly 70% of the area is within walking distance of parks — and crime is well below the national average. It's not the most dynamic area, but it's affordable and calm.
- What is the rent in Ashfield 012?
- A one-bedroom home rents for around £546 a month, a two-bedroom for about £708, and a three-bedroom for 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 012 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 48 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — well below the UK national rate of roughly 80. The area's older demographic and high owner-occupation tend to correlate with lower crime, and residential streets are generally quiet.
- What's the commute from Ashfield 012 to a major city?
- Public transport connections are limited. By rail or bus, Birmingham is roughly 113 minutes away, Manchester around 153 minutes, and London close to 169 minutes. Most residents drive — around 68% commute by car. The nearest mainline station is about 4.8 km away.
- Who lives in Ashfield 012?
- Mostly older, long-settled homeowners. Around half the population is aged 50 or over, and nearly 78% own their home. It's not a neighbourhood with a large student or young professional population — the 18–34 age group makes up just 17% of residents.
- What schools are near Ashfield 012?
- There are 15 schools within 2 km, but only around 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.4 km away. Families should check current Ofsted reports and consider options across the wider Ashfield area.
- How affordable is Ashfield 012 compared to the rest of England?
- Very affordable. A typical 2-bed rents for around £708 a month — roughly half the UK median for a two-bedroom home. The median house price is around £222,000, and a deposit takes about four years to save on local earnings, which is manageable by English standards.