Whimsey Park is in Carlton, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 1DQ 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 Whimsey Park, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 1DQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 1DR, NG4 1DS, NG4 1DF, NG4 1DE, NG4 1DG, NG4 1DT, NG4 1DU, NG4 1DD, NG4 1DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG4 1DQ is primarily male, with 54% of the population 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 | 40.7% | 46% | 5.3% | 51.0% | -5.0% |
| Male | 59.3% | 54% | -5.3% | 49.0% | 5.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG4 1DQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 63.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 59% | 63.9% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 26.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.6% | 18.6% | 0.0% | 44.2% | -25.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17.5% | 12.6% | -4.9% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 | 46.7% | 37.8% | -8.9% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 41.9% | 7.2% | 33.6% | 8.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.9% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 6% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 13.1% | 10.9% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 10.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 16.8% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.8% | 11.3% | 16.9% | 5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 27.7% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 4.4% | 5.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93% | 81.8% | -11.2% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 83.2% 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% | 83.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 12.1% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 83.2% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 6.1% | 1.3% | 4.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 22.9% | 13.5% | 9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 34.3% | 46.2% | -11.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whimsey Park was 9.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% lower than the Carlton average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Whimsey Park has the lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carlton and the 27th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Holme Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-02-14 | £111,089 |
| 21 Holme Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2025-01-10 | £109,612 |
| 11 Holme Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-10-18 | £117,931 |
| 27 Holme Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2024-05-10 | £123,761 |
| 4 Holme Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £98,000 | 2024-01-04 | £99,860 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 551 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 716 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkdale Primary School Parkdale Road , Carlton NG4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 863 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | 3out of 4 | 900 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,865 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| South Nottinghamshire Academy Glebe Lane, Off Cropwell Road , Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FQ | 3out of 4 | 4,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 4,775 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,132 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 | 1,630 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 | 1,046 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,140 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,516 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,806 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 3,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe's Cafe | 17A Chaworth Road, Colwick | 459 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 20 Carlton Square, Carlton | 649 yd | |
| Good Foundations Day Nursery | Good Foundation Day Nursery, 45 Station Road | 694 yd | |
| Oceans | 94 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 719 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 40 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bar | 17 Carlton Square, Carlton | 627 yd | |
| The Beacon Hill | The Blacks Head, 11 Burton Road | 713 yd | |
| The Old Volunteer | Old Volunteer, 35 Burton Road | 782 yd | |
| Nags Head | 106 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 823 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds Hotel, Station Road | 837 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joy King House | 3 Carlton Square, Carlton | 649 yd | |
| Mama's Food Xpress | 1 Carlton Square, Carlton | 649 yd | |
| Lucky House | 10 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 676 yd | |
| Anzio Pizza | 72 - 74 Station Road, Carlton | 677 yd | |
| The Proper Kebab Burger Pizza | 6 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 2 Carlton Hill | 609 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, 8 - 10 Carlton Square | 649 yd | |
| Heron Foods | 2 - 4 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 741 yd | |
| Nisa | Bargain Booze, 49 - 51 Victoria Road | 771 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | G N C S Superstore, 53 - 63 Victoria Road | 854 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Road Recreation Ground ONCHAN AVENUE | tennis courts | 136 yd |
| St John The Baptist Ce Primary School VALE ROAD | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| The Powerhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Carlton Hill | health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Parkdale Primary School PARKDALE ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Colwick Recreation Ground Mile End Road | grass pitches | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 30.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 45.53 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 45.53 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 14.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.