Fir Close Hucknall, Ashfield
8 addresses across 3 postcodes (NG15), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1221935.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Ashfield costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hucknall, about 1.5 km (0.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 840 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 73 to 75 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Torkard Hill Medical Ctre, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 870 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 53% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 106 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6). Built: 1996-2002 (6). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (72% of about 920 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.
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, 2 at medium risk and 1 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 6BN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 1 | unlikely |
| NG15 6AS | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG15 6AW | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 73 m and 75 m above sea level (74 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG15 6AS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG15 6AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| NG15 6BN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hucknall 169,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Bulwell 72,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Newstead 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Butler's Hill Tram Stop | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Moor Bridge Tram Stop | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Hucknall Tram Stop | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 17 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Yew Tree Road Welbeck Estate | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bulwell Bus Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Piggins Croft Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 23.2 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Torkard Hill Medical Ctre | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ascent Pharmacy - Torkard Hill | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Curtis Street (Dental Surgery) | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Highbury Hospital | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Police station | Hucknall Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Portland Road, Hucknall Cashzone | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 1,200 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 340 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,390 m² | 290 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.7 ha | 170 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Bestwood Colliery engine house, a scheduled monument, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east. 5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwood Colliery engine house | Scheduled monument | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Home Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Allcock's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Barker's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Moorbridge Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Leen Valley | Valley | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Leivers's Hill | Hill | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.2 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butler's Hill Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 290 m | No published inspection |
| Broomhill Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holgate Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springfield Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hucknall Flying High Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hucknall National Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Holgate Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Beardall Fields Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | 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 |
| The Bulwell Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Hillside Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welbeck News Bar Ltd NG15 6AD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2023 |
| Your Local NG15 6AD | Retailers - other | 210 m | 4 Good | 10 Jan 2025 |
| Broomhill Inn NG15 6AJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Broomhill Day Nursery NG15 6AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 290 m | 5 Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| The Limetrees NG15 6AJ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Broomhill Junior School NG15 6AJ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Butlers Hill Infant School NG15 6AJ | School/college/university | 290 m | 5 Very good | 6 Oct 2026 |
| T&P Delights NG15 7HU | Other catering premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Drugs | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Elder Grove (18); On or near Fir Close (16); On or near Betts Avenue (15); On or near Mulberry Grove (14); On or near Thorn Grove (13).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 23% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 53% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 12% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 8% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 4% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 8% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 72% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 23% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 6BN: 6 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- NG15 6AS: 1 address of 28 in the postcode
- NG15 6AW: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Magnolia Grove · Thorn Grove · Mulberry Grove · Levertons Place · Elder Grove · Bakewell Lane · Yewtree Road · Yew Tree Road · Pine Grove · Oak Grove · Spruce Grove · Lilac Road
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.