Oakdale Road is in Carlton, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 1BQ is located in the Carlton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oakdale Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 1BP, NG4 1AY, NG4 1DD, NG4 1DB, NG4 1FB, NG4 1DJ, NG4 1BZ, NG4 1AD, NG4 1AL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG4 1BQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.8% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.2% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 23.8% | 29.2% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -8.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 45.7% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 13.3% | 14.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.5% | 42.8% | 0.3% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 35.7% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 15.2% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 34.7% | 21.3% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 10.2% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 11.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 16% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21% | 27.9% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 11.3% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 0.7% | -5.0% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 82.3% | 77.7% | -4.6% | 81.4% | -3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 84.8% 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 | 86.3% | 84.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 1.6% |
| European Union | 5% | 6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8% | 7.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.6% | 85.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.7% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0% | -9.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.1% | 37.2% | -7.1% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oakdale Road was 66.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.4% lower than the Carlton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oakdale Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carlton and the 109th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 Oakdale Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-08-01 | £296,504 |
| 256 Oakdale Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-09-07 | £336,726 |
| 272 Oakdale Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2018-01-05 | £369,504 |
| 282 Oakdale Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2017-08-21 | £319,369 |
| 250 Oakdale Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2014-04-17 | £264,275 |
NG4 1BQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NG4 1BQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkdale Primary School Parkdale Road , Carlton NG4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | 3out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 792 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 | 1,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 4,573 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,735 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 | 3,862 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 | 1,405 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 | 1,330 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,200 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 2,747 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 | 515 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 20 Carlton Square, Carlton | 697 yd | |
| Joe's Cafe | 17A Chaworth Road, Colwick | 776 yd | |
| Good Foundations Day Nursery | Good Foundation Day Nursery, 45 Station Road | 861 yd | |
| Tina's Cafe | Mile End Joinery, Unit 15 | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 106 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 583 yd | |
| Square Bar | 17 Carlton Square, Carlton | 664 yd | |
| The Beacon Hill | The Blacks Head, 11 Burton Road | 736 yd | |
| The Old Volunteer | Old Volunteer, 35 Burton Road | 853 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Colwick Park | Toby Carvery, Daleside Road East | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy King House | 3 Carlton Square, Carlton | 697 yd | |
| Mama's Food Xpress | 1 Carlton Square, Carlton | 697 yd | |
| Anzio Pizza | 72 - 74 Station Road, Carlton | 817 yd | |
| Silver Marlin Fish Bar & Chinese Express | Silver Marlin, 218 Carlton Hill | 825 yd | |
| Oakdale Chippy | 106 Oakdale Road | 954 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 2 Carlton Hill | 544 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, 8 - 10 Carlton Square | 697 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 - 4 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 993 yd | |
| Nisa | Bargain Booze, 49 - 51 Victoria Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Road Recreation Ground ONCHAN AVENUE | tennis courts | 183 yd |
| The Powerhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Carlton Hill | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| St John The Baptist Ce Primary School VALE ROAD | grass pitches | 533 yd |
| Parkdale Primary School PARKDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Carlton Hill Recreation Ground Carlton Mews | grass pitches | 916 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% |
| Median download speed | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 231.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.