NG4 1DA 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 1DA represents a diverse outer suburb with a large South Asian community, settled families. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, down 14.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1DA are sourced from Output Area E00143459 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHDALE DRIVE, NG4 1DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHDALE DRIVE, NG4 1DA.
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
NG4 1DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 76% 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 down 14.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 1DA. 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
£ 192,500
10 sales · Mean £ 200,950
Terraced
£ 172,500
2 sales · Mean £ 172,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 1DA has low crime rates — 18 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
Carlton Academy
Netherfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Carlton News0.5 km
- Vale Pharmacy0.9 km
- Cox Pharmacy0.7 km
- Kurd Off Licence0.7 km
- Binning Stores0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Nags Head0.4 km
- Toby Carvery Colwick Park0.9 km
- The Beacon Hill0.7 km
- The Old Volunteer0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Richard Herrod Centre0.8 km
- Joe's Cafe0.9 km
- Carlton Cafe0.7 km
- Good Foundations Day Nursery0.9 km
- Oceans0.4 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.9 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Chick Chick0.9 km
- Paradise Island0.9 km
- Vegas Grill House0.9 km
- Oakdale Chippy0.8 km
- Anzio Pizza0.8 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlton Station1.1 km
- Netherfield1.1 km
- Nottingham3.9 km
Bus Stops
- Southdale Drive0.1 km
- Southdale Drive0.1 km
- Southdale Drive0.1 km
- Sacred Heart Primary School0.1 km
- Sacred Heart Primary School0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG41DA · Data under Open Government Licence