NG4 1BZ is a safe, established residential area on Southdale Drive, 0.6km from Colwick Vale in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Carlton ward and the Gedling constituency.
For families considering a move, NG4 1BZ represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. 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. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £247k, up 8.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00143459 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHDALE DRIVE, NG4 1BZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDALE DRIVE, NG4 1BZ.
270
42
£ 37,800 /yr
50%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NG4 1BZ — age 42, 76% ownership, 17% 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 8.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 1BZ. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 228,750
10 sales · Mean £ 220,450
Detached
£ 255,000
3 sales · Mean £ 226,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 1BZ has low crime rates — 29 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
The Carlton Junior Academy
The Carlton Infant Academy
St John's CofE Primary School
Standhill Infants' School
Netherfield Primary School
Carlton Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Carlton News0.5 km
- Vale Pharmacy0.9 km
- Cox Pharmacy0.8 km
- Kurd Off Licence0.8 km
- Binning Stores0.8 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nags Head0.4 km
- Toby Carvery Colwick Park1.0 km
- Fox & Hounds1.0 km
- The Beacon Hill0.6 km
- The Crossing Social Club1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Richard Herrod Centre0.8 km
- Joe's Cafe0.9 km
- Carlton Cafe0.6 km
- Good Foundations Day Nursery0.8 km
- Oceans0.3 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Plc1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Heron Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Chick Chick1.0 km
- Vegas Grill House1.0 km
- Oakdale Chippy0.8 km
- Lucky House1.0 km
- Anzio Pizza0.8 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlton Station1.0 km
- Netherfield1.1 km
- Nottingham4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Southdale Drive0.0 km
- Southdale Drive0.0 km
- Sacred Heart Primary School0.1 km
- Onchan Drive0.1 km
- Sacred Heart Primary School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG41BZ · Data under Open Government Licence