Postcode report
Is NG4 1JU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About NG4 1JU: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG4 1JU is a postcode in Carlton, Gedling, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG4 1JU, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 24% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG4 1JU are housing and safety, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG4 1JU is based on Gedling 013 Census 2021. It covers 7,380 residents, 5,354 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 40, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 7% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 8/10.
For property prices near NG4 1JU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £196k from 112 rolling sales, up 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG4 1JU can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG4 1JU by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG4 1JU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG4 1JU
Is NG4 1JU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 24% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG4 1JU?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG4 1JU?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near NG4 1JU?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for NG4 1JU?
LocaleIQ matched NG4 1JU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG4 1JU?
The latest median sold price is £196k based on 112 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG4 1JU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.