Postcode Analysis Gedling, East Midlands

WHIMSEY PARK, NG4 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHIMSEY PARK, NG4 1DQ.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

64%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: NG4 1DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG4 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £108k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

NG4 1DQ 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 1.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00143477 (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 1DQ. 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

White / British81.8%
Asian / British Asian3.7%
Black / African / Caribbean7.9%
Other / Mixed6.5%

Economic Activity

64%Active
FT: 48%
Unemployed: 6%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 92,250

12 sales · Mean £ 91,125

Terraced

£ 94,500

2 sales · Mean £ 94,500

Detached

£ 108,000

1 sales · Mean £ 108,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NG4 1DQ has low crime rates — 15 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 offences37
Anti-social behaviour11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other crime4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good232 pupils0.6 km
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St John's CofE Primary School

Good205 pupils0.7 km
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Parkdale Primary School

Good453 pupils0.9 km
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The Carlton Junior Academy

Good227 pupils0.9 km
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The Carlton Infant Academy

Good204 pupils0.9 km
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Netherfield Primary School

Good452 pupils1.1 km
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Priory Junior School

Good236 pupils1.5 km
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All Hallows CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Nags Head0.8 km
  • Toby Carvery Colwick Park0.9 km
  • Fox & Hounds0.8 km
  • The Beacon Hill0.7 km
  • The Crossing Social Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

11 nearby
  • Oceans0.7 km
  • Tina's Cafe0.7 km
  • Hills Kitchen At Hillarys0.8 km
  • Bite Me Bunz0.8 km
  • Connect@Netherfield0.7 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Heron Foods0.7 km
  • Nisa0.7 km
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Mama's Food Xpress0.6 km
  • No1 Sandwich Bar0.7 km
  • Oriental House0.7 km
  • Proper Burger0.7 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

  • Onchan Avenue0.1 km
  • Greenhill Road0.1 km
  • Onchan Drive0.3 km
  • Verona Avenue0.3 km
  • Verona Avenue0.3 km