Verona Avenue is in Colwick, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 2BN is located in the Colwick electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Verona Avenue, Colwick, Nottingham, NG4 2BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 2BR, NG4 2BS, NG4 2BP, NG4 2GL, NG4 2GG, NG4 2GF, NG4 2GN, NG4 2BW, NG4 2GW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG4 2BN has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 45.9% | 48.6% | 2.7% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 54.1% | 51.4% | -2.7% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 2BN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.8% 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 | 56.4% | 48.8% | -7.6% | 37.9% | 10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 34% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -10.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 9.3% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 54.6% | 42.9% | -11.7% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.5% | 3.8% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 4.4% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 10.9% | 13.5% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.3% | 8% | -9.3% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 16.6% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 22.1% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.3% | 31.9% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.7% | 87.3% | -7.4% | 81.4% | 5.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 89.4% | 88.2% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 7.2% | 10.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 88.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 3.4% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.4% | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verona Avenue was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Colwick average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verona Avenue has the 12th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Colwick and the 89th highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Verona Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2023-10-13 | £151,774 |
| 15 Verona Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-03-29 | £190,716 |
| 3 Verona Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2022-07-05 | £145,427 |
| 16 Verona Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2022-04-14 | £186,638 |
| 15 Verona Avenue, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2021-06-02 | £190,138 |
NG4 2BN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's CofE Primary School Vale Road , Colwick NG4 2ED | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Southcliffe Road , Carlton NG4 1EQ | 3out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkdale Primary School Parkdale Road , Carlton NG4 1BX | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Infant Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | 3out of 4 | 1,184 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 | 2,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 3,793 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 | 4,264 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 5,048 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 | 4,289 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 | 1,756 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 | 929 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 2,290 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,789 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 3out of 4 | 3,078 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 3,251 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 | 213 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen At Hillarys | Unit 17, Colwick Business Park | 546 yd | |
| Hills Kitchen At Hillarys Unit 27 | Unit 17, Colwick Business Park | 546 yd | |
| Bite Me Bunz | Chris Allsop Recycling, LEEC Development Site | 550 yd | |
| Tina's Cafe | Mile End Joinery, Unit 15 | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Square Bar | 17 Carlton Square, Carlton | 832 yd | |
| Fox & Hounds | Fox And Hounds Hotel, Station Road | 869 yd | |
| The Crossing Social Club | Station Road, Carlton | 869 yd | |
| The Beacon Hill | The Blacks Head, 11 Burton Road | 917 yd | |
| Toby Carvery Colwick Park | Toby Carvery, Daleside Road East | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky House | 10 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 604 yd | |
| The Proper Kebab Burger Pizza | 6 Meadow Road, Netherfield | 640 yd | |
| Oriental House | 10 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 680 yd | |
| Olympic Kebab House | Olympic, 17 Victoria Road | 716 yd | |
| No1 Sandwich Bar | 43 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 716 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heron Foods | 2 - 4 Victoria Road, Netherfield | 711 yd | |
| Nisa | Bargain Booze, 49 - 51 Victoria Road | 722 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | G N C S Superstore, 53 - 63 Victoria Road | 743 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | Farmfoods, 8 - 10 Carlton Square | 844 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 2 Carlton Hill | 864 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St John The Baptist Ce Primary School VALE ROAD | grass pitches | 372 yd |
| Oakdale Road Recreation Ground ONCHAN AVENUE | tennis courts | 418 yd |
| Colwick Recreation Ground Mile End Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| The Powerhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Carlton Hill | health and fitness suite | 1,065 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.