The Orchards is in Gedling, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 3HB is located in the Gedling electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Orchards, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 3HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 3HA, NG4 3HE, NG4 3GZ, NG4 3HH, NG4 3LT, NG4 3LS, NG4 3HD, NG4 3HT, NG4 3LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG4 3HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 55.8% | 5.1% | 51.0% | 4.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 44.2% | -5.1% | 49.0% | -4.8% |
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 | 33.7% | 35.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -2.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 46.6% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8% | 6.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 8.6% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 50.7% | 47.4% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 35.8% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 22.9% | 16.4% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 9.5% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 6.6% | 1.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 21.2% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 34.7% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.6% | 1.1% | -3.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 91% | 82.8% | -8.2% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 89.6% 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 | 96.2% | 89.6% | -6.6% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 89.9% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.1% | 37.2% | 10.9% |
| Christian | 34.8% | 46.2% | -11.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Orchards was 15.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.8% lower than the Cavendish average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
The Orchards has the 9th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish and the 60th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% 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 The Orchards, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2024-03-01 | £139,212 |
| 8 The Orchards, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-05-04 | £218,029 |
| 3 The Orchards, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2014-09-15 | £159,538 |
| 6 The Orchards, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2006-05-05 | £178,179 |
| 5 The Orchards, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £99,950 | 2006-02-17 | £181,520 |
NG4 3HB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 3HB 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,726 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Farm Primary School Willow Lane , Gedling NG4 4BN | - not rated | 433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willow Farm Primary School Willow Lane , Gedling NG4 4BN | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School Priory Road , Gedling NG4 3JZ | 2out of 4 | 459 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory Junior School Priory Road , Gedling NG4 3LE | 3out of 4 | 599 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix Infant and Nursery School Phoenix Avenue , Gedling NG4 4EL | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 450 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 450 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Burton Road , Nottingham NG4 4AA | 1out of 4 | 593 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold and Carlton College Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DR | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham Academy Greenwood Road , NG3 7EB | 2out of 4 | 3,337 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 | 1,271 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 2,391 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 3,050 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KC'S Cafe | 16 Main Road, Gedling | 452 yd | |
| Mustard Seed | 2 Main Road, Carlton | 452 yd | |
| Paprika | 15 Main Road, Gedling | 476 yd | |
| Cafe 118 | 118 Burton Road, Carlton | 529 yd | |
| Amores | 65 Gedling Road, Carlton | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gedling Club & Institute | 66 Main Road, Gedling | 181 yd | |
| Gedling Inn And Kitchen | 50 Main Road, Gedling | 341 yd | |
| The Willowbrook | 13 Main Road, Gedling | 476 yd | |
| Inn For A Penny | 146 Burton Road, Carlton | 529 yd | |
| The Crossing Social Club | Station Road, Carlton | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Endo's Place | 7 Main Road, Gedling | 515 yd | |
| Yaus Takeaway | 122 Burton Road, Carlton | 529 yd | |
| Apollo Fish Bar | 114 Burton Road, Carlton | 529 yd | |
| Monaco | Monaco Pizza And Pasta Takeaway, 14 Westdale Lane East | 555 yd | |
| Royal Kebabs | 16 Westdale Lane East, Gedling | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gedling Nisa | 63 Gedling Road, Carlton | 589 yd | |
| The Central Co-operative | Co-op, 70 Westdale Lane East | 718 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 Arnold Lane, Gedling | 756 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carlton-Le-Willows Academy WOOD LANE | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 451 yd |
| All Hallows Ce Primary School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 458 yd |
| Burton Road Recreation Ground Burton Road | grass pitches | 520 yd |
| Priory Junior School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 599 yd |
| Conway Road Recreation Ground CONWAY CRESCENT | tennis courts | 898 yd |
| Netherfield Primary School Netherfield Junior Netherfield Junior Chandos Street | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Bill Stokeld Stadium STOKE LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,040 yd |
| Lambley Lane South Lambley Lane | grass pitches | 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 | 48.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.