NG4 2LU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on York Street, 0.5km from Netherfield in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Netherfield ward and the Gedling constituency.
For renters and young professionals, NG4 2LU offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 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.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 2LU are sourced from Output Area E00143606 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
YORK STREET, NG4 2LU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for YORK STREET, NG4 2LU.
396
36
£ 37,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG4 2LU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates NG4 2LU — age 36, 44% ownership, 46% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 2LU. The average age is 36.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 108,000
7 sales · Mean £ 104,714
Flat
£ 112,000
1 sales · Mean £ 112,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 2LU has low crime rates — 49 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
Netherfield Primary School
Rivendell Flying High Academy
Carlton le Willows Academy
Priory Junior School
All Hallows CofE Primary School
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Willow Farm Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Victoria Road Convienience Store0.3 km
- Boots UK Limited0.3 km
- Netherfield Post Office0.3 km
- Thaara Convenience0.3 km
- Tuxfords Butchers0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Mustard Seed0.9 km
- Paprika1.0 km
- Connect@Netherfield0.3 km
- Corner Cafe0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Heron Foods0.3 km
- Lidl Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets0.3 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- B & M Home Store0.7 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Apollo Fish Bar0.6 km
- Gedling Fish Bar (Phil's Plaice)0.9 km
- Bon Appetit0.3 km
- Lucky House0.4 km
- Mo's Fish & Chips Ltd0.3 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Fox & Hounds0.4 km
- Inn For A Penny0.6 km
- The Beacon Hill0.8 km
- The Crossing Social Club0.4 km
- The Old Volunteer0.7 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlton Station0.3 km
- Netherfield0.5 km
- Burton Joyce3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Wallet Street0.1 km
- Wallet Street0.1 km
- Belvoir Road0.2 km
- Morris Street0.2 km
- Morris Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG42LU · Data under Open Government Licence