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Redhill

Gedling 004 · 5 sub-areas · 7,379 residents

Gedling 004 is a residential neighbourhood within the Gedling district, sitting on the edge of Greater Nottingham with a population of around 7,400. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £782 a month — noticeably cheaper than the UK median for a 2-bed and well below what you'd pay in central Nottingham. It's predominantly owner-occupied, with a broad age spread and full gigabit broadband coverage throughout.

Best for Retirees (72/100)Watch-out: Solo renters (56/100)Liveability 66/100 · Above medianResidential

Redhill is a settled residential pocket of Gedling. The bigger gravitational centre is Sheffield, around 110 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.

2-bed rent
£782/mo+3.9%
1-bed £619 · 3-bed £963
Crime / 1k / yr
39.5
Top quartile
Best hub commute
110 min
Direct to Sheffield
Good schools 2 km
50%
16 schools within 2 km
Liveability
66/100
Above median
Population
7,379
5 sub-areas

Overview

Overview

What's it like to live in Redhill?

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Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.

Redhill in Gedling

Overview

Living in Redhill

Gedling 004 feels like settled suburban Nottinghamshire — largely owner-occupied streets, a broad mix of ages, and relatively little of the churn you'd see in city-centre postcodes. Around three in four households own their home, which shapes the character: it's quieter, more family-oriented, and less transient than inner Nottingham neighbourhoods.

On rent, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the Gedling district. A 2-bed comes in at around £782 a month, roughly a third below the UK national median for the same property size. Three-bedroom homes average about £963 a month — reasonable for a family-sized place within reach of Nottingham. Rents are rising, up roughly 3.9% year-on-year, but from a low base. Council tax (Band D) runs to about £2,610 a year, which is worth factoring in alongside rent.

The population of around 7,400 is notably well-distributed across age groups, with no single cohort dominating. Over one in five residents is 65 or older, and the under-18 share is similar — suggesting a mix of established families and older settled households rather than the young-professional demographic you'd find closer to the city core. Just over a quarter of residents live alone. The ethnic diversity index sits at 17.7, and over 93% of residents were born in the UK — this is a predominantly white British suburban area.

For getting around, the neighbourhood is car-dependent. Over half of residents commute by car, and public transport use is low at around 7.5%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 5 kilometres away — about a 60-minute walk, so you'd need to drive or cycle. Working from home is notably common here: more than one in four residents works remotely, which partly explains why the public transport figures look so low. Broadband coverage is a genuine strong point — 100% gigabit-capable, with no properties below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more.

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Is Gedling 004 a nice place to live?
For families and older residents who want a quiet, owner-occupied suburban setting within reach of Nottingham, it works well. Crime is low — around 47 incidents per 1,000 residents, well below the national average — and the area sits in the less-deprived half of English neighbourhoods. The trade-off is car dependency and a below-average school quality picture across the local catchment.
What is the rent in Gedling 004?
A one-bedroom typically costs around £619 a month, a two-bedroom around £782, and a three-bedroom around £963. These figures are estimates scaled from district-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3.9% over the past year, but remain noticeably cheaper than the UK median.
Is Gedling 004 safe?
Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 47 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, compared to a UK average of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a low-deprivation suburban area, and the safety profile is consistent with that — not completely crime-free, but well below average and not a concern most residents would flag.
What's the commute from Gedling 004 to Nottingham city centre?
Most residents drive — over 55% commute by car. Public transport options exist but are limited, with only around 7.5% of residents using them. The nearest mainline rail station is about 5 kilometres away, so you'd need a car or bike to reach it. Working from home is common here, with more than one in four residents doing so.
Who lives in Gedling 004?
A notably even spread of ages — around 20% in each of the main cohorts from under-18 to 65-plus. Around three in four households own their home, and over 93% of residents were born in the UK. It's a settled, low-turnover suburban community rather than a transient renting population.
What schools are near Gedling 004?
There are 75 schools within 2 kilometres, so access isn't the problem. Around half are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is just 632 metres away. Check individual Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries carefully before assuming your nearest school is one of the better-rated ones.
How affordable is buying a home in Gedling 004?
More achievable than most of England. The median sale price is around £271,000, and the years-to-deposit ratio sits at 4.5 years — meaning a typical buyer could save a deposit in under five years on a local salary. Median resident earnings are around £30,000 a year, which makes the local market reasonably accessible by national standards.
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