NG4 2GJ is a safe, established residential area on Vale Road, 0.2km from Colwick Vale in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Colwick ward and the Gedling constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 64% 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 £193k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 2GJ are sourced from Output Area E00143622 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VALE ROAD, NG4 2GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VALE ROAD, NG4 2GJ.
357
38
£ 37,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NG4 2GJ is an established family neighbourhood — 64% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 2GJ. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 193,000
4 sales · Mean £ 208,500
Terraced
£ 124,950
1 sales · Mean £ 124,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 2GJ 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
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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Vale Pharmacy0.5 km
- The Kiosk0.6 km
- Binning Stores0.3 km
- Jazz's The Little Oak0.5 km
- Shell Carlton Square0.9 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Hills Kitchen At Hillarys0.6 km
- Tina's Cafe0.4 km
- Oceans1.0 km
- Bite Me Bunz0.6 km
- Connect@Netherfield1.0 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Toby Carvery Colwick Park0.6 km
- Starting Gate0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Heron Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- The Co-operative Food1.0 km
- Nisa0.9 km
- Farmfoods Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Mama's Food Xpress1.0 km
- No1 Sandwich Bar0.9 km
- Oriental House0.9 km
- Proper Burger0.9 km
- River Pearl1.0 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Netherfield0.7 km
- Carlton Station1.0 km
- Radcliffe (Notts)4.0 km
Bus Stops
- St John School0.0 km
- St John School0.1 km
- Greenwood Crescent0.2 km
- Verona Avenue0.2 km
- Greenwood Crescent0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG42GJ · Data under Open Government Licence