Emperors Way Hucknall, Ashfield
20 addresses across 4 postcodes (NG15), about 330 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1222132.
- Sales: 23 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £305,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 9, C: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Ashfield costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 540 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 67 to 73 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Oakenhall Medical Pract, about 810 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 1,140 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 88% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 85 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £305,000 | £305,000 | £305,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | £306,500 | £220,000 | £320,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £270,010 | £270,010 | £270,010 |
| 2016 | 1 | £265,995 | £265,995 | £265,995 |
| 2015 | 3 | £191,995 | £191,995 | £270,000 |
| 2014 | 3 | £274,995 | £249,995 | £349,995 |
| 2013 | 6 | £281,495 | £224,995 | £375,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 2023 | 7 NG15 8GG | Detached | £305,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2021 | 9 NG15 8GG | Detached | £360,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2019 | 21 NG15 8GG | Detached | £303,000 | |
| 24 May 2019 | 25 NG15 8GG | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 3 May 2019 | 15 NG15 8GG | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2019 | 5 NG15 8GG | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2018 | 23 NG15 8GG | Detached | £270,010 | |
| 3 Jul 2018 | UNIT 4 NG15 8GQ | Other | £1,250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Dec 2017 | 23 NG15 8GG | Detached | £290,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Mar 2016 | 1 NG15 8GG | Detached | £265,995 | New build. |
| 18 Dec 2015 | 5 NG15 8GG | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2015 | 25 NG15 8GG | Detached | £191,995 | New build. |
| 19 Jun 2015 | 27 NG15 8GG | Detached | £191,995 | |
| 27 Jun 2014 | 11 NG15 8GG | Detached | £349,995 | New build. |
| 20 Jun 2014 | 23 NG15 8GG | Detached | £274,995 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2014 | 21 NG15 8GG | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 3 NG15 8GG | Detached | £375,000 | New build. |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 17 NG15 8GG | Detached | £312,995 | |
| 20 Dec 2013 | 15 NG15 8GG | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2013 | 9 NG15 8GG | Detached | £351,995 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2013 | 19 NG15 8GG | Detached | £249,995 | New build. |
| 19 Dec 2013 | 7 NG15 8GG | Detached | £224,995 | New build. |
| 17 Oct 2013 | UNIT 4 NG15 8GQ | Other | £250,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 139 m². Most common: House, detached (11). Built: 2006 (3); 2025 (3); 2012-2021 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (9 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Ashfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,609 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,739 | £2,029 | £2,319 | £2,609 | £3,188 | £3,768 | £4,348 | £5,218 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (58% of about 1,180 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Factory site on Bolsover Street, Hucknall: up to 6 homes, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Poundstretcher, 50 High Street, Hucknall, NG15 7AX, permissioned (810 m (0.5 miles))
- 8a Annesley Road, Hucknall: up to 9 homes, permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- MB House, Woodstock Street, Hucknall, NG15 7SP: up to 9 homes, permissioned (910 m (0.6 miles))
- Former Reform Church, 9 Annesley Rd, Hucknall, NG15 7AD, permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG15 8GG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NG15 8GQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG15 8BG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| NG15 8EF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 67 m and 73 m above sea level (69 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG15 8BG | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
| NG15 8EF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG15 8GG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG15 8GQ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hucknall 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Newstead 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) | |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.8 km (3 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Hucknall Tram Stop | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Butler's Hill Tram Stop | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 38 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Leabrook Gardens Vaughan Estate | 80 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Car parks | Piggins Croft Car Park | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 25.2 km (16 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oakenhall Medical Pract | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hucknall Dental Care | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | The Park Hospital | 3.5 km (2.1 miles) |
| Police station | Hucknall Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,030 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 31 ha | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 710 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 270 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wigwam Lane Allotments 1.3 ha | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 32 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Mary Magdalene, a listed building (Grade II*), 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Mary Magdalene | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Standing cross known as Top Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Standing cross known as Bottom Cross | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Papplewick Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Congel Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Moor Pond Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Fox Covert | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| School Plantation | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| The Duck Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) east |
| Leen Valley | Valley | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 18 | 20 |
2 of the street's 20 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ashfield: see them on the Ashfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 170 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Leen Mills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 360 m | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| The National CofE Academy Church of England | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Linby Cum Papplewick CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 5–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Broomhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School NG15 8HY | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Co-op Store NG15 8GG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 190 m | 5 Very good | 25 Aug 2026 |
| Holy Cross Primary School NG15 8BZ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Leen Mills Primary School NG15 8BZ | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Holiday Activities For Kids ( HA4K) NG15 8BZ | School/college/university | 360 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Orchard Care Home Ltd NG15 7TJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2025 |
| Sports Gateway NG15 8HR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 54 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Emperors Way (60); On or near Justinian Close (9); On or near Balmoral Grove (6); On or near Rowan Court (5); On or near Leen Close (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 88% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 9 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NG15 8GG: 14 addresses of 20 in the postcode
- NG15 8GQ: 4 addresses
- NG15 8BG: 1 address of 58 in the postcode
- NG15 8EF: 1 address of 52 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Rowan Court · Tiberius Gardens · Buckingham Avenue · Leabrook Gardens · Leen Close · Senator Close · Balmoral Grove · Paulina Avenue · Rosslyn Drive · Copeland Road · Justinian Close · Latin Grove
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.