Cator Close is in Gedling, Nottingham and in Gedling district. NG4 4HS is located in the Phoenix electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Gedling. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cator Close, Gedling, Nottingham, NG4 4HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG4 4JQ, NG4 4HR, NG4 4HH, NG4 4HN, NG4 4HQ, NG4 4HP, NG4 4HT, NG4 4JA, NG4 4HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG4 4HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 52.8% | 49.3% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50.7% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 36.3% | 40.7% | 4.4% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 41.2% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.5% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 41.1% | -0.7% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 32.2% | 1.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 21.3% | 18.2% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 5.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 22.7% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 16.9% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 6.2% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 20% | 2.9% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 20.9% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 91.5% | -3.5% | 81.4% | 10.1% |
In this area, 92.8% 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 | 96.1% | 92.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 92.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cator Close was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.2% higher than the Carlton Hill average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cator Close has the 19th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Carlton Hill and the 142nd highest crime rate of 388 local areas in Gedling .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cator Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-07-28 | £202,472 |
| 5 Cator Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-04-21 | £217,786 |
| 1 Cator Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2004-08-27 | £240,955 |
| 6 Cator Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £84,950 | 2002-09-06 | £239,845 |
| 8 Cator Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £62,650 | 2000-02-28 | £280,575 |
NG4 4HS 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward Park Nursery School Carlton Road , NG3 2AS | - not rated | 4,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Arboretum Nursery School Arboretum Street , NG1 4JA | - not rated | 5,276 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Keyworth Road , Gedling NG4 4JD | 2out of 4 | 192 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanhope Primary and Nursery School Keyworth Road , Gedling NG4 4JD | - not rated | 192 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | 3out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westdale Junior School Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6ET | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School Haddon Close , Westdale Lane NG4 4GT | - not rated | 879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gedling School Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 374 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sherwood Academy Wollaton Avenue , Gedling NG4 4HX | - not rated | 374 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton Academy Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wheldon School and Sports College Coningswath Road , Carlton NG4 3SH | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carlton le Willows School and Technology College Wood Lane , Gedling NG4 4AA | - not rated | 2,136 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 | 584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nottingham College Adams Building, Stoney Street , NG1 1NG | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Further education | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| High Pavement Sixth Form College Gainsford Crescent , NG5 5HT | - not rated | 5,329 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 | 3,488 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 | 720 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazel Hurst School Mapperley Ltd 400 Westdale Lane , Mapperley NG3 6DG | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Ann's Hospital School Mickleborough Avenue , The Wells Road NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thorneywood Education Base The Wells Road , NG3 3AL | - not rated | 2,524 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Venture Learning 19A Forester Street , Netherfield NG4 2LJ | - not rated | 2,782 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papas Grill | 14 Wollaton Avenue, Gedling | 302 yd | |
| Munchies | Munchies Sandwich Bar, 265 Westdale Lane East | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westdale Lane Co-Operative Store | Co-op, 320 Westdale Lane West | 686 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 18 Arnold Lane, Gedling | 1,068 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stanhope Primary & Nursery School KEYWORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 189 yd |
| The Sherwood E-Act Academy Sports Centre (Closed) Wollaton Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 487 yd |
| Lambley Lane North Lambley Lane | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Haddon Primary And Nursery School HADDON CLOSE | grass pitches | 872 yd |
| Lambley Lane South Lambley Lane | grass pitches | 981 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 | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.