NG4 1AY is a safe, established residential area on Douglas Avenue, 0.5km from Colwick Vale in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Carlton ward and the Gedling constituency.
For families considering a move, NG4 1AY represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £120k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 20.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00143454 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOUGLAS AVENUE, NG4 1AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS AVENUE, NG4 1AY.
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
No single demographic signal dominates NG4 1AY — age 42, 93% ownership, 6% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 20.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 1AY. 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
Flat
£ 94,000
6 sales · Mean £ 98,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 1AY has low crime rates — 17 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
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Parkdale Primary School
St John's CofE Primary School
The Carlton Junior Academy
The Carlton Infant Academy
Standhill Infants' School
Netherfield Primary School
Nottingham Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Colwick News0.6 km
- Fresh Weigh0.7 km
- Binning Stores0.7 km
- Navarra Deli0.9 km
- Jazz's The Little Oak0.1 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Joe's Cafe0.8 km
- Carlton Cafe0.7 km
- Good Foundations Day Nursery0.9 km
- Oceans0.5 km
- The Bakery & Kitchen1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Lucky House1.0 km
- Anzio Pizza0.9 km
- Joy King House0.7 km
- Mama's Food Xpress0.7 km
- Silver Marlin Fish Bar & Chinese Express0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Beacon Hill0.8 km
- The Old Volunteer0.9 km
- Toby Carvery Colwick Park0.8 km
- Starting Gate1.0 km
- Nags Head0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Netherfield1.0 km
- Carlton Station1.1 km
- Nottingham3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Avondale Road0.1 km
- Avondale Road0.1 km
- Onchan Drive0.1 km
- Onchan Drive0.1 km
- Douglas Avenue HR0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG41AY · Data under Open Government Licence