Whimsey Park is in Carlton, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 1DY 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 1DY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 1DW, NG4 1DZ, NG4 1DX, NG4 2FW, NG4 3BT, NG4 2GW, NG4 1DU, NG4 1DT, NG4 1EA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG4 1DY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 51.1% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.2% | 48.9% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 28.7% | 34.5% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.6% | 48% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 3.8% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) 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 | 48.5% | 54.4% | 5.9% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 34.5% | 31% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.4% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.8% | 15.6% | 3.8% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 10.2% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 15.3% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 20% | 3.1% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 30.2% | 4.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| White | 87.4% | 86.6% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 86.4% 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 | 92.2% | 86.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 86.7% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.2% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1.3% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.7% | 37.2% | -0.5% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whimsey Park was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.0% lower than the Carlton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whimsey Park has the 9th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Carlton and the 128th lowest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Dale Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2022-10-13 | £124,192 |
| 1 Dale Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2018-11-14 | £110,305 |
| 4 Dale Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,000 | 2018-05-18 | £110,343 |
| 1 Dale Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2017-12-15 | £114,683 |
| 6 Dale Lodge Whimsey Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £72,000 | 2006-11-03 | £104,615 |
NG4 1DY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 705 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 976 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Netherfield Primary School Chandos Street , Netherfield NG4 2LR | 1out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,650 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 | 4,389 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 4,740 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 | 4,436 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 | 1,946 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 | 750 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,708 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 2,773 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 3,325 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 | 390 yd | |
| Good Foundations Day Nursery | Good Foundation Day Nursery, 45 Station Road | 408 yd | |
| Connect@Netherfield | Ground Floor, 1 - 3 Victoria Road | 477 yd | |
| Carlton Cafe | 20 Carlton Square, Carlton | 484 yd | |
| Corner Cafe | 40 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bar | 17 Carlton Square, Carlton | 479 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds Hotel, Station Road | 524 yd | |
| The Crossing Social Club | Station Road, Carlton | 524 yd | |
| The Beacon Hill | The Blacks Head, 11 Burton Road | 559 yd | |
| The Old Volunteer | Old Volunteer, 35 Burton Road | 570 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 10 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 375 yd | |
| The Proper Kebab Burger Pizza | 6 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 407 yd | |
| Anzio Pizza | 72 - 74 Station Road, Carlton | 415 yd | |
| Oriental House | 10 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 418 yd | |
| Olympic Kebab House | Olympic, 17 Victoria Road | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 2 - 4 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 424 yd | |
| Nisa | Bargain Booze, 49 - 51 Victoria Road | 458 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, 8 - 10 Carlton Square | 484 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | G N C S Superstore, 53 - 63 Victoria Road | 563 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 2 Carlton Hill | 571 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdale Road Recreation Ground ONCHAN AVENUE | tennis courts | 416 yd |
| St John The Baptist Ce Primary School VALE ROAD | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Conway Road Recreation Ground CONWAY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 784 yd |
| The Powerhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Carlton Hill | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Netherfield Primary School Netherfield Junior Netherfield Junior Chandos Street | grass pitches | 921 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.