NG4 1DR is a safe, established residential area on Whimsey Park, 0.4km from Colwick Vale in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Carlton ward and the Gedling constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £105k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00143477 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHIMSEY PARK, NG4 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIMSEY PARK, NG4 1DR.
216
37
£ 37,800 /yr
64%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG4 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG4 1DR spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £105k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 1DR. The average age is 36.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 85,000
5 sales · Mean £ 91,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 1DR has low crime rates — 16 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Parkdale Primary School
The Carlton Junior Academy
The Carlton Infant Academy
Netherfield Primary School
Priory Junior School
All Hallows CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Carlton News0.8 km
- Vale Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Kiosk0.9 km
- Binning Stores0.3 km
- Jazz's The Little Oak0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Nags Head0.8 km
- Toby Carvery Colwick Park0.9 km
- Fox & Hounds0.7 km
- The Beacon Hill0.6 km
- The Crossing Social Club0.7 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Oceans0.7 km
- Tina's Cafe0.7 km
- Hills Kitchen At Hillarys0.7 km
- Bite Me Bunz0.8 km
- Connect@Netherfield0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Heron Foods0.7 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Mama's Food Xpress0.6 km
- No1 Sandwich Bar0.7 km
- Oriental House0.6 km
- Proper Burger0.6 km
- River Pearl0.8 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Netherfield0.6 km
- Carlton Station0.7 km
- Burton Joyce4.0 km
Bus Stops
- Greenhill Road0.2 km
- Onchan Avenue0.2 km
- Verona Avenue0.3 km
- Verona Avenue0.3 km
- Onchan Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG41DR · Data under Open Government Licence