Westdale Lane is in Carlton, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 4FG 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 Westdale Lane, Carlton, Nottingham, NG4 4FG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 4FX, NG4 3PP, NG4 3PR, NG3 6DZ, NG3 6EU, NG4 3PQ, NG3 6DY, NG4 3PS, NG3 6DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG4 4FG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.9% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.1% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NG4 4FG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.1% | 31.1% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.8% | 51.8% | -4.0% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.8% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 8% | 6.7% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 | 43% | 50.4% | 7.4% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 34% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 17.9% | 11.8% | -6.1% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 4.0% | -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 | 22.1% | 15.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 5.2% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -8.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 22.3% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 41.5% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 7.7% |
| Other | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 85.5% | 83.7% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 2.3% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 91.1% | 89.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.4% | 8.0% | 9.8% | -1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.4% | 1.1% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.9% | 6.0% | -4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Westdale Lane was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 141.9% higher than the Cavendish average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Westdale Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Cavendish and the 52nd highest crime rate of 385 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 168.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 Westdale Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-04-30 | £268,557 |
| 273A Westdale Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2020-04-30 | £100,026 |
| 273A Westdale Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £56,000 | 2011-10-21 | £97,641 |
| 273 Westdale Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £64,000 | 2006-11-17 | £92,991 |
| 273 Westdale Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £35,000 | 2001-11-30 | £99,167 |
NG4 4FG 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 | 73 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Infant School Digby Avenue, Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 350 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Keyworth Road , Gedling NG4 4JD | 2out of 4 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School Haddon Close , Westdale Lane NG4 4GT | 2out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School Central Avenue , Mapperley NG3 5LD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 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 | 635 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Wells Academy Ransom Drive , NG3 5LR | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arnold Hill Spencer Academy Gedling Road , Arnold NG5 6NZ | 2out of 4 | 2,320 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ The King Voluntary Academy Darlton Drive , Arnold NG5 7JZ | 3out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows Academy Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | 3out of 4 | 2,567 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 | 4,413 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 | 2,937 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 | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Iona School 310 Sneinton Dale , Sneinton NG3 7DN | - not rated | 3,046 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosehill School St Matthias Road , NG3 2FE | 4out of 4 | 3,104 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | Munchies Sandwich Bar, 265 Westdale Lane East | 427 yd | |
| Papas Grill | 14 Wollaton Avenue, Gedling | 690 yd | |
| KRB Sweet & Spice | ONE STOP, 1 - 3 Coningswath Road | 774 yd | |
| Tung Kong Valley | 40 Valley Road, Carlton | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Lane Co-Operative Store | Co-op, 320 Westdale Lane West | 96 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary & Nursery School KEYWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Carlton Forum Leisure Centre CONINGSWATH ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 589 yd |
| Haddon Primary And Nursery School HADDON CLOSE | grass pitches | 657 yd |
| Carlton Forum Leisure Centre Pitches VALLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 777 yd |
| The Sherwood E-Act Academy Sports Centre (Closed) Wollaton Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 883 yd |
| Mapperley Golf Club Plains Road | golf | 1,088 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.