NG4 1GF is a safe, established residential area on Highfield Drive, 0.6km from Thorneywood in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Carlton Hill ward and the Gedling constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 1GF are sourced from Output Area E00143496 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD DRIVE, NG4 1GF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD DRIVE, NG4 1GF.
254
41
£ 39,100 /yr
53%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
NG4 1GF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 41, 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 1GF. The average age is 41.2. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 205,000
8 sales · Mean £ 238,737
Detached
£ 260,750
2 sales · Mean £ 260,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 1GF has low crime rates — 26 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
Standhill Infants' School
Porchester Junior School
Carlton Academy
Hogarth Academy
The Carlton Infant Academy
The Carlton Junior Academy
Parkdale Primary School
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Cox Pharmacy1.0 km
- Kurd Off Licence1.0 km
- Carlton Booze0.9 km
- Kandola News0.9 km
- KRB Retail T/a One Stop0.9 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Carlton & Dist. Liberal Club0.3 km
- Nags Head1.0 km
- The Brickyard0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Age Concern Mayfields Day Centre0.3 km
- Richard Herrod Centre0.7 km
- Forty Four Cosy Cafe And Gifts0.7 km
- Nice Nosh0.8 km
- Summer Palace Cantonese Restaurant0.3 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Iceland Foods Plc0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Chick Chick0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Orient Chef0.4 km
- Paradise Island0.3 km
- Tung Kong Valley0.5 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlton Station2.1 km
- Netherfield2.3 km
- Nottingham3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Standhill Road0.3 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
- Second Avenue0.3 km
- Burton Avenue0.3 km
- Standhill Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: NG41GF · Data under Open Government Licence