Violet Road is in Carlton, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 3QR is located in the Cavendish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Violet Road, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 3QR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 3QT, NG4 3QW, NG4 3QX, NG4 3QU, NG4 3QY, NG4 3QQ, NG4 3SE, NG4 3SB, NG4 3QS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NG4 3QR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 52.8% | 52% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 22.8% | 28% | 5.2% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 48.3% | -9.4% | 44.2% | 4.1% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 9.7% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 12.1% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
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 | 44.6% | 34.5% | -10.1% | 48.4% | -13.9% |
| Good health | 27.9% | 38.9% | 11.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 21.6% | 21% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 8.3% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 29% | 18.7% | -10.3% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 13.4% | 0.5% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.7% | 8.6% | -0.1% | 5.3% | 3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.9% | 16.7% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.5% | 25.8% | 11.3% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.7% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 92.6% | 88.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 93.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.5% | 93.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 10.2% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 93% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Violet Road was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.0% lower than the Carlton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Violet Road has the lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Carlton Hill and the 13th lowest crime rate of 387 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Violet Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-01-08 | £207,641 |
| 20 Violet Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-01-28 | £222,697 |
| 6 Violet Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2014-11-20 | £227,699 |
| 26 Violet Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2011-10-14 | £250,679 |
| 12 Violet Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2011-07-08 | £234,493 |
NG4 3QR area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3QR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Other | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 3,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 4,711 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School Haddon Close , Westdale Lane NG4 4GT | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School Haddon Close , Westdale Lane NG4 4GT | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Carlton Junior Academy Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | - not rated | 722 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Central Junior School Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QT | - not rated | 722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Infant and Nursery School Garden Avenue , Foxhill Road NG4 1QS | - not rated | 743 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 447 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 920 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 920 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,161 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 4,293 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle College Nottingham Maid Marion Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The People's College, Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Central College Nottingham Maid Marian Way , NG1 6AB | - not rated | 4,957 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 | 2,364 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Digby School 61 Digby Avenue , Mapperley NG3 6DS | 4out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,762 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Herrod Centre | Richard Herrod Leisure Centre, Foxhill Road Central | 540 yd | |
| Heidi's Cafe | 43 Westdale Lane East, Carlton | 868 yd | |
| Oceans | 94 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 963 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 106 Carlton Hill, Carlton | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRB Sweet & Spice | ONE STOP, 1 - 3 Coningswath Road | 231 yd | |
| Munchies | Munchies Sandwich Bar, 265 Westdale Lane East | 529 yd | |
| Tung Kong Valley | 40 Valley Road, Carlton | 820 yd | |
| Papas Grill | 14 Wollaton Avenue, Gedling | 938 yd | |
| Silver Marlin Fish Bar & Chinese Express | Silver Marlin, 218 Carlton Hill | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Central Co-operative | Co-op, 70 Westdale Lane East | 862 yd | |
| Westdale Lane Co-Operative Store | Co-op, 320 Westdale Lane West | 896 yd | |
| Tesco | Tesco Stores Ltd, 2 Carlton Hill | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haddon Primary And Nursery School HADDON CLOSE | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Carlton Forum Leisure Centre CONINGSWATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 448 yd |
| Richard Herrod Centre FOXHILL ROAD | grass pitches, indoor bowls | 615 yd |
| Carlton Forum Leisure Centre Pitches VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Priory Junior School PRIORY ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| The Sherwood E-Act Academy Sports Centre (Closed) Wollaton Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 966 yd |
| The Powerhouse Gymnasium (Closed) Carlton Hill | health and fitness suite | 972 yd |
| Carlton Hill Recreation Ground Carlton Mews | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 51.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.