Douglas Avenue is in Carlton, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 1AY is located in the Carlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Douglas Avenue, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 1AD, NG4 1BQ, NG4 1FB, NG4 1DA, NG4 1DB, NG4 1AA, NG4 1BZ, NG4 1BP, NG4 1BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG4 1AY has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 47.4% | -0.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 52.6% | 0.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 32.3% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 47.6% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.2% | 1.9% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 52.6% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 32.6% | 0.1% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.1% | 13.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 8.4% | -5.2% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 14.3% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 21.5% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.5% | 34.7% | 6.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 7.4% | 0% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| White | 88.9% | 86.9% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.9% | 87.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 5.8% | 4.2% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 86.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 3.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 8.3% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.3% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8% | 13.5% | -5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.5% | 37.2% | 6.3% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Muslim | 7.4% | 6.5% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Douglas Avenue was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.6% lower than the Carlton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Douglas Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carlton and the 119th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Douglas Court Douglas Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-03-28 | £103,134 |
| Flat 8 Douglas Court Douglas Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2022-08-15 | £126,090 |
| Flat 2 Douglas Court Douglas Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £78,000 | 2018-03-09 | £104,547 |
| Flat 1 Douglas Court Douglas Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2017-05-02 | £110,419 |
| Flat 6 Douglas Court Douglas Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2016-07-19 | £128,780 |
NG4 1AY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG4 1AY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Southcliffe Road , Carlton NG4 1EQ | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkdale Primary School Parkdale Road , Carlton NG4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 345 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 781 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 2,450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 4,568 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 3,746 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 1,444 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,116 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 2,634 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oceans | 94 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 543 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 20 Carlton Square, Carlton | 797 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 17A Chaworth Road, Colwick | 869 yd | |
| Good Foundations Day Nursery | Good Foundation Day Nursery, 45 Station Road | 974 yd | |
| Tina's Cafe | Mile End Joinery, Unit 15 | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 106 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 586 yd | |
| Square Bar | 17 Carlton Square, Carlton | 762 yd | |
| The Beacon Hill | The Blacks Head, 11 Burton Road | 831 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Colwick Park | Toby Carvery, Daleside Road East | 833 yd | |
| The Old Volunteer | Old Volunteer, 35 Burton Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Marlin Fish Bar & Chinese Express | Silver Marlin, 218 Carlton Hill | 769 yd | |
| Joy King House | 3 Carlton Square, Carlton | 797 yd | |
| Mama's Food Xpress | 1 Carlton Square, Carlton | 797 yd | |
| Oakdale Chippy | 106 Oakdale Road | 838 yd | |
| Anzio Pizza | 72 - 74 Station Road, Carlton | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 2 Carlton Hill | 624 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, 8 - 10 Carlton Square | 797 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Road Recreation Ground ONCHAN AVENUE | tennis courts | 288 yd |
| Parkdale Primary School PARKDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| The Powerhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Carlton Hill | health and fitness suite | 523 yd |
| St John The Baptist Ce Primary School VALE ROAD | grass pitches | 552 yd |
| Carlton Hill Recreation Ground Carlton Mews | grass pitches | 846 yd |
| Colwick Recreation Ground Mile End Road | grass pitches | 1,092 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.