Postcode Analysis Gedling, East Midlands

COOKSON AVENUE, NG4 4GA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COOKSON AVENUE, NG4 4GA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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9/10
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9/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG4 4GA spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 11.8% year-on-year.

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

NG4 4GA is a sought-after residential area on Cookson Avenue, 1.1km from Carlton in Carlton (Gedling). Administratively it sits within Phoenix ward and the Gedling constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 £187k, down 11.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for NG4 4GA are sourced from Output Area E00143699 (shared with 6 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 4GA. The average age is 45.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.5%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed5.1%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 176,000

8 sales · Mean £ 177,200

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

1 sales · Mean £ 210,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NG4 4GA 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.

Violence and sexual offences58
Anti-social behaviour28
Criminal damage and arson13
Other crime11
Vehicle crime9

school Local Schools

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Haddon Primary and Nursery School

Good216 pupils0.4 km
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Stanhope Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement375 pupils0.4 km
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Westdale Infant School

Good223 pupils0.7 km
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Westdale Junior School

Good240 pupils0.7 km
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Carlton Digby School

Outstanding90 pupils0.8 km
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Carlton Academy

Good1245 pupils0.8 km
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Phoenix Infant and Nursery School

Good205 pupils0.9 km
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All Hallows CofE Primary School

Outstanding209 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • FBK Traders Ltd0.2 km
  • G S Mann Chemist0.4 km
  • KRB Retail T/a One Stop0.8 km
  • Mapperley Booze0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Papa's Curry0.2 km
  • Munchies0.2 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Westdale Lane Co-Operative Store0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Carlton Station2.1 km
  • Netherfield2.5 km
  • Burton Joyce3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Wollaton Avenue0.1 km
  • County Road0.2 km
  • Lascelles Avenue0.2 km
  • Turning Circle0.2 km
  • Wollaton Avenue0.2 km