NG4 3FQ is a safe, established residential area on Blackhill Drive, 0.4km from Gedling in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Netherfield ward and the Gedling constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £71k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG4 3FQ are sourced from Output Area E00143539 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BLACKHILL DRIVE, NG4 3FQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHILL DRIVE, NG4 3FQ.
249
43
£ 40,800 /yr
53%
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 3FQ is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 43 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG4 3FQ. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 71,500
1 sales · Mean £ 71,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG4 3FQ has low crime rates — 23 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
Priory Junior School
All Hallows CofE Primary School
Carlton le Willows Academy
Phoenix Infant and Nursery School
Willow Farm Primary School
The Carlton Junior Academy
The Carlton Infant Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Boots UK Limited1.0 km
- Netherfield Post Office0.8 km
- Thaara Convenience0.7 km
- Tuxfords Butchers0.7 km
- Fresh Weigh0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Connect@Netherfield0.6 km
- Corner Cafe0.8 km
- St Georges Centre0.8 km
- Cafe 1180.1 km
- Carlton Cafe0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Morrisons Supermarkets1.0 km
- Nisa0.7 km
- Central England Cooperative0.6 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.7 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Bon Appetit0.8 km
- Lucky House0.8 km
- Mo's Fish & Chips Ltd0.9 km
- New World0.8 km
- Olympic Kebab House0.7 km
- + 16 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Fox & Hounds0.5 km
- Inn For A Penny0.1 km
- The Beacon Hill0.7 km
- The Crossing Social Club0.5 km
- The Old Volunteer0.5 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Carlton Station0.7 km
- Netherfield1.1 km
- Burton Joyce2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ousebridge Drive0.0 km
- Ousebridge Drive0.1 km
- Burton Close0.2 km
- Burton Close0.2 km
- Manor Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG43FQ · Data under Open Government Licence