NG4 2NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Forester Street, 0.5km from Netherfield in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Netherfield 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 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £153k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 2NG are sourced from Output Area E00143600 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORESTER STREET, NG4 2NG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORESTER STREET, NG4 2NG.
299
36
£ 37,400 /yr
54%
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 2NG is an established family neighbourhood — 59% owner-occupation and an average age of 36 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. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 2NG. The average age is 36.2. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 150,000
17 sales · Mean £ 148,235
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 2NG 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
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Willow Farm Primary School
The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Victoria Road Convienience Store0.3 km
- Boots UK Limited0.4 km
- Netherfield Post Office0.4 km
- Thaara Convenience0.3 km
- Tuxfords Butchers0.4 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Mustard Seed0.9 km
- Paprika1.0 km
- Connect@Netherfield0.3 km
- Corner Cafe0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Heron Foods0.4 km
- Lidl Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Supermarkets0.4 km
- Nisa0.3 km
- B & M Home Store0.6 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Apollo Fish Bar0.6 km
- Gedling Fish Bar (Phil's Plaice)1.0 km
- Bon Appetit0.4 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 Hill0.9 km
- The Crossing Social Club0.4 km
- The Old Volunteer0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlton Station0.3 km
- Netherfield0.6 km
- Burton Joyce3.0 km
Bus Stops
- Wallet Street0.1 km
- Belvoir Road0.1 km
- Wallet Street0.1 km
- Belvoir Road0.2 km
- Netherdale Green0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG42NG · Data under Open Government Licence