Postcode Analysis Gedling, East Midlands

DOUGLAS AVENUE, NG4 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOUGLAS AVENUE, NG4 1AY.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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8/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British86.9%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences34
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson11
Vehicle crime9
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good232 pupils0.3 km
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Parkdale Primary School

Good453 pupils0.5 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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The Carlton Junior Academy

Good227 pupils0.7 km
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The Carlton Infant Academy

Good204 pupils0.7 km
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Standhill Infants' School

Good134 pupils1.3 km
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Netherfield Primary School

Good452 pupils1.4 km
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Nottingham Academy

Requires Improvement2337 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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