Postcode Analysis Gedling, East Midlands

BLACKHILL DRIVE, NG4 3FQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLACKHILL DRIVE, NG4 3FQ.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 40,800 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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4/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British84.9%
Asian / British Asian6.8%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed6.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour16
Criminal damage and arson8
Drugs7
Other crime7

school Local Schools

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Netherfield Primary School

Good452 pupils0.5 km
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Priory Junior School

Good236 pupils0.6 km
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All Hallows CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils0.6 km
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Carlton le Willows Academy

Inadequate1771 pupils0.7 km
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Phoenix Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.8 km
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Willow Farm Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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The Carlton Junior Academy

Good227 pupils1.2 km
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The Carlton Infant Academy

Good204 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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
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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