NG4 1AL is a safe, established residential area on Douglas Avenue, 0.2km from Colwick Vale in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Carlton ward and the Gedling constituency.
For families considering a move, NG4 1AL represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, up 9.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00143454 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS AVENUE, NG4 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS AVENUE, NG4 1AL.
312
42
£ 37,800 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NG4 1AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 9.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 1AL. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 227,000
9 sales · Mean £ 227,888
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 252,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 1AL has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary School
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Parkdale Primary School
The Carlton Junior Academy
The Carlton Infant Academy
Netherfield Primary School
Standhill Infants' School
Nottingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Carlton News0.9 km
- Vale Pharmacy0.6 km
- Cox Pharmacy0.9 km
- Kurd Off Licence0.9 km
- The Kiosk0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Nags Head0.7 km
- Toby Carvery Colwick Park0.6 km
- Starting Gate0.8 km
- The Beacon Hill0.9 km
- The Old Volunteer0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Oakdale Chippy0.9 km
- Mama's Food Xpress0.8 km
- Oriental House1.0 km
- Proper Burger0.9 km
- Silver Marlin Fish Bar & Chinese Express0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Oceans0.7 km
- Tina's Cafe0.8 km
- Hills Kitchen At Hillarys0.9 km
- Bite Me Bunz0.9 km
- Hills Kitchen At Hillarys Unit 270.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Netherfield0.9 km
- Carlton Station1.0 km
- Nottingham4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Douglas Avenue HR0.1 km
- Greenwood Crescent0.1 km
- Onchan Avenue0.2 km
- Greenwood Crescent0.2 km
- Avondale Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG41AL · Data under Open Government Licence