Sutton Central & Leamington
Ashfield 005 · 5 sub-areas · 8,017 residents
Ashfield 005 is a residential neighbourhood within Ashfield, East Midlands, home to around 8,000 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £708 a month — well under half the UK median for a 2-bed — making it one of the more affordable corners of the region. The trade-off is a limited public transport network and a school Ofsted picture that sits noticeably below the national average.
Sutton Central & Leamington 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Sutton Central & Leamington?
3 parks are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; 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 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Sutton Central & Leamington in Ashfield
Living in Sutton Central & Leamington
Ashfield 005 is a largely residential neighbourhood where affordability is the defining feature. Rents here are low even by East Midlands standards — a 2-bed runs roughly £708 a month, which is around £500 less than the UK median for the same size home. That gap is real money, and for renters priced out of Nottingham or Derby, it makes Ashfield worth a serious look.
The cost picture is equally striking for buyers. The median sale price sits at around £147,000, and the average renter can save a deposit in about 2.6 years — a figure that would be fantasy in most of southern England. Council tax (Band D) comes to roughly £2,609 a year, which is in line with the wider district.
Who lives here? It's a broad mix — around a quarter of residents are under 18, pointing to a significant family presence, while nearly one in five is 65 or older. Owner-occupation accounts for about 42% of households, but the social rented sector is unusually large at nearly 38% — well above what you'd typically find in a suburban East Midlands neighbourhood. Private renters make up the remaining 19%. The area scores toward the more deprived end of national indices, and degree-level qualifications are held by around 15% of residents, which is below regional norms.
Practically speaking, you'll need a car. Around 65% of residents drive to work, and public transport covers just over 5% of commutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away — about a 25-minute walk, though most people drive. There's no realistic metro or tram option here. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% gigabit availability, so remote working is genuinely viable. See the streets and sub-areas below for more on how this neighbourhood breaks down.
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Frequently asked
- Is Ashfield 005 a nice place to live?
- It depends on your priorities. Rents are genuinely low — a 2-bed runs around £708 a month — and you can save a deposit in under three years. The trade-offs are a high crime rate relative to the national average, a below-average Ofsted picture, and limited public transport. It suits buyers and renters on tighter budgets who don't need to commute by train.
- What is the rent in Ashfield 005?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £546 a month, a two-bedroom around £708, and a three-bedroom around £826. These are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose roughly 4.3% over the past year.
- Is Ashfield 005 safe?
- The crime rate is around 204 incidents per 1,000 residents annually — roughly two and a half times the UK national average. That's elevated, and families and solo renters should factor it in. Rates vary within the neighbourhood, so checking street-level data for your specific address is worthwhile.
- What's the commute from Ashfield 005 to a major city?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 97 minutes away, Manchester around 116 minutes, and London around 141 minutes. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2 km away. Most residents drive — around 65% commute by car — and only about 5% use public transport.
- Who lives in Ashfield 005?
- A broad demographic mix: around a quarter of residents are under 18, and nearly one in five is over 65. Owner-occupation accounts for 42% of households, but the social rented sector is unusually large at nearly 38%. About 92% of residents were born in the UK, making it one of the less ethnically diverse neighbourhoods in the region.
- What schools are near Ashfield 005?
- There are 63 schools within 2 km, but only around 42.5% of those within typical catchment distance are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 5.2 km away. Families should research individual schools carefully before choosing a street.
- Is Ashfield 005 affordable for first-time buyers?
- Yes, it's one of the more accessible places in the East Midlands for buyers. The median sale price is around £147,000, and the average renter can save a deposit in roughly 2.6 years. That's a significantly faster timeline than most of England, though local wages are modest — the median resident salary is around £27,800 a year.