Gedling North
Gedling 011 · 5 sub-areas · 8,801 residents
Gedling 011 is a residential neighbourhood within Gedling, home to around 8,800 people and substantially more affordable than the national median. A typical two-bedroom flat lets for about £782 a month — well under the UK average — and over three-quarters of residents own their homes, giving the area a settled, owner-occupier feel that sets it apart from most comparable East Midlands neighbourhoods.
Gedling North is a settled residential pocket of Gedling. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 84 minutes away by direct train, but most days don't require leaving — local life is what people are here for. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Gedling North?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £891 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Gedling North in Gedling
Living in Gedling North
Gedling 011 sits firmly in owner-occupier territory. More than three in four households own their home, and that shows in the character of the place — quieter streets, longer-term residents, a pace that's unhurried by city-centre standards. It's the kind of neighbourhood where people put down roots rather than pass through.
The cost picture is one of the clearest selling points. A median monthly rent of £891 puts it noticeably below the UK's typical £1,200 two-bed figure, and even within Gedling's modest market, you get reasonable space for the money. Three-bedroom homes come in around £963 a month, which for families represents solid value compared to anywhere closer to Nottingham's centre. The trade-off is that rents rose around 3.9% year-on-year, so the gap with pricier areas is narrowing, albeit slowly.
The population skews fairly evenly across age groups — just over a fifth are under 18, and nearly a fifth are 65 or older — which means the neighbourhood doesn't have the transient energy of a younger renter-heavy postcode. Around 28% work from home, which is above average and reflects the professional composition: roughly 30% of residents hold a degree-level qualification. Unemployment is low, at around 3.3% on the claimant measure.
Practically, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away — around a 27-minute walk, though most residents drive. Broadband is fully gigabit-capable across the neighbourhood, with no premises below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on pockets within Gedling 011.
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Frequently asked
- Is Gedling 011 a nice place to live?
- For settled families and owner-occupiers, yes. It's quiet, affordable, and has low crime — around 53 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK average. The trade-off is limited public transport and a lower-than-average share of Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding schools nearby.
- What is the rent in Gedling 011?
- A one-bedroom flat runs around £619 a month, a two-bedroom about £782, and a three-bedroom roughly £963. These are estimates scaled from Gedling-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 3.9% in the past year.
- Is Gedling 011 safe?
- It's notably safe by national standards. The crime rate is around 53 per 1,000 residents annually, compared to roughly 80 per 1,000 across the UK as a whole. The area sits in deprivation decile 7 out of 10, indicating a relatively stable and low-risk environment.
- What's the commute from Gedling 011 to Nottingham city centre?
- Most residents drive — around 58.5% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away (about a 27-minute walk). Public transport use is low at just 6.3%, so car-free commuting into Nottingham is feasible but not especially convenient.
- Who lives in Gedling 011?
- Mainly long-term owner-occupiers — over three in four households own their home. The population is spread fairly evenly across age groups, with a notable family presence: around one in five households is a couple with children. About 30% of residents hold a degree-level qualification.
- What schools are near Gedling 011?
- There are 86 schools within 2 km, giving plenty of options in terms of volume. However, only around 39% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.3 km away.
- Is Gedling 011 good for families?
- It has real appeal for families — affordable three-bedroom homes at around £963 a month, a low crime rate, plenty of green space within a short distance, and a high ownership rate that makes for stable, settled neighbours. The main concern is school quality, where the local Ofsted picture lags the national average.