Town Pop. 53,602

Living in Carlton (Gedling): Liveability Score 72/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Carlton (Gedling) is 72/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Carlton (Gedling) most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 50/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

No other settlement in the NG14 postcode district scores higher. Carlton (Gedling) leads all 8. It scores 23 points above the NG14 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On transport specifically, Carlton (Gedling) sits 39 points above the NG14 district figure of 46/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NG14 postcode district.

72
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
72 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,384 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 579 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Shoplifting 442 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 348 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 202 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 902 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 185 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 131 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 123 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 10.9 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
68
Green Space 43
Parks Ample 45
Sports Pitches Ample 38
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 13
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 19

Services

Schools
77
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 32 in area
1Outstanding24Good4Requires Improvement1Inadequate2Ungraded
  • Carlton Digby SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Outstanding
  • Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Burton Joyce Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Carlton AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Colwick St John the Baptist CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ernehale Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ernehale Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Haddon Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hogarth AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
76
A&E departmentsQueens Medical Centre3.1 mi
Kings Mill Hospital11.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsNottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs65.3%
6 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,750 patients per GP
7dentists11pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
91
Full fibre (FTTP)79.8%
available across Gedling
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,139 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate59.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.8%Unemployed2.7%Retired23.5%Student3.7%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary27.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.6%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Gedling · 2026-27
A £1,740
B £2,030
C £2,320
D £2,610
E £3,190
F £3,770
G £4,350
H £5,220
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
85
Carlton 0.6 mi
Netherfield 0.8 mi
Burton Joyce 1.9 mi
J26 M1 6.4 mi
J26 M1 6.7 mi
J27 M1 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
71
Pubs & Bars Ample 22
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 38
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 26
Retail Shopping Ample 256
Takeaways Ample 52
Fitness Ample 15

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £240,000 385
Detached £340,000 155
Semi-detached £230,000 122
Terraced £175,000 84
Flat / Maisonette £130,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£114k £193k £275k £354k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Lambley 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Arnold 72 2.5 mi away ⇄
Radcliffe on Trent 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Gamston (Rushcliffe) 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bassingfield 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woodborough (Gedling) 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Upper Saxondale 47 3.8 mi away ⇄
West Bridgford 74 3.9 mi away ⇄
Nottingham 67 4.0 mi away ⇄
Gunthorpe 48 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lowdham 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Newton (Rushcliffe) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton (Gedling) a nice place to live?

Yes, Carlton (Gedling) is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Carlton (Gedling) is 72/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Carlton (Gedling)?

Carlton (Gedling) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 3,857 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Carlton (Gedling)?

Among the top-rated schools in Carlton (Gedling) are Carlton Digby School, Blue Bell Hill Primary and Nursery School and Burton Joyce Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 32 rated schools in Carlton (Gedling) in total.

What are house prices like in Carlton (Gedling)?

The current median house price in Carlton (Gedling) is £240,000, around 16% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,000, semi-detached £230,000, terraced £175,000, flat £130,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 385 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Carlton (Gedling) in context

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Postcode districts in Carlton (Gedling)

NG14 49 ⇄
NG2 67 ⇄
NG3 69 ⇄
NG4 71 ⇄

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