Blackburn Close Carlton, Gedling
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (NG4), about 170 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 15022380.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £595,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 13 homes have an energy certificate (B: 13).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Gedling costs £2,610 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 95% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 1.2 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 540 m (0.3 miles) away, and Willow Park (2.0 hectares) is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 30 to 38 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Westdale Lane Surgery, about 730 m (0.5 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | £519,500 | £450,000 | £630,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £462,500 | £450,000 | £475,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Feb 2022 | 8 NG4 4AX | Detached | £595,000 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2021 | 19 NG4 4AX | Detached | £520,000 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 2021 | 17 NG4 4AX | Detached | £518,000 | New build. |
| 17 Jun 2021 | 6 NG4 4AX | Detached | £625,000 | New build. |
| 8 Jun 2021 | 2 NG4 4AX | Detached | £625,000 | New build. |
| 21 May 2021 | 15 NG4 4AX | Detached | £518,000 | New build. |
| 26 Mar 2021 | 1 NG4 4AX | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 19 Mar 2021 | 11 NG4 4AX | Detached | £519,000 | New build. |
| 26 Feb 2021 | 4 NG4 4AX | Detached | £630,000 | New build. |
| 1 Feb 2021 | 5 NG4 4AX | Detached | £550,000 | New build. |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 7 NG4 4AX | Detached | £500,000 | New build. |
| 14 Dec 2020 | 3 NG4 4AX | Detached | £450,000 | New build. |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 9 NG4 4AX | Detached | £475,000 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
13 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 204 m². Most common: House, detached (13). Built: 2020 (7); 2021 (6).
Council tax
What each band costs in Gedling in 2026-27: Band D £2,610 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,740 | £2,030 | £2,320 | £2,610 | £3,189 | £3,769 | £4,349 | £5,219 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (28% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Highclere Lodge, Burton Road, Carlton: up to 20 homes, permissioned (890 m (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 4 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| NG4 4AX | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 1 / 0 | unlikely |
| NG4 4AD | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 30 m and 38 m above sea level (33 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG4 4AD | 100% | 95% | 95% | 0% |
| NG4 4AX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Carlton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Netherfield 10,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Burton Joyce 13,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 30 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Beaumaris Drive Gedling | 360 m |
| Bus or coach station | Victoria Bus Station Nottingham | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Lambley Lane Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 23.5 km (15 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westdale Lane Surgery | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Manor Pharmacy | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shearing Hill (Dental Surgery) | 210 m |
| Hospital | Nottingham Woodthorpe Hospital (Nuh) | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Police station | Carlton Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Nisa Cashzone | 770 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,120 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Willow Park 2.0 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 630 m² | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Burton Road Jubilee Park 4.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.7 ha | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.6 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of All Hallows, a listed building (Grade I), 530 m (0.3 miles) west. 8 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of All Hallows | Listed building, Grade I | 530 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Harvey's Plantation | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Gedling Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| New Plantation | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Barron's Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Wicketwood Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north |
| Holme Cut | Lake or reservoir | 3.2 km (2 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 14 | 14 |
None of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Gedling: see them on the Gedling page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton le Willows Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | Inadequate (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Willow Farm Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 370 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| All Hallows CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Priory Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Phoenix Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 850 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Netherfield Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Rivendell Flying High Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Haddon Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Sep 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Carlton Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| The Carlton Junior Academy | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Stanhope Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Sacred Heart Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gedling Youth And Community Hub NG4 3GY | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 130 m | 4 Good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Carlton Le Willows School NG4 4AD | School/college/university | 300 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2025 |
| Taylorshaw @ Willow Farm Primary School NG4 4BN | School/college/university | 320 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Gedling Club & Institute NG4 3HG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jun 2026 |
| Bramble Court Tenants Lounge NG4 3HX | Other catering premises | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Carlton Town Football Club NG4 2QS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Dollys At Gedling NG4 3HL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Blackburn Close (18); On or near Coronation Walk (4); On or near Station Avenue (2); On or near Shearing Hill (2); On or near Waterhouse Lane (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 78% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 8 to 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
The Orchards · Rosa Court · Station Avenue · Wood Lane · Waterhouse Lane · Shearing Close · Hanselin Court · Coronation Walk · Waverley Avenue · Brooklands Drive · Wood Lane · Willow Crescent
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.