Carlton Hill

Carlton Hill sits within the borough of Gedling in Nottinghamshire, immediately adjoining the town of Carlton. The area is primarily residential, a mix of terraced streets and later housing, with a small parade of shops and local services along the main road. Short walks connect residents to larger retail and leisure facilities in Carlton town centre, while regular bus services provide links toward Nottingham and neighbouring suburbs. Street-level features include community buildings, a handful of churches, and scattered pocket parks that serve day-to-day needs.

The neighbourhood takes its name from the gentle rise in ground level: streets climb from the lower commercial strip up to a ridge where rows of houses step down into private gardens. That change in slope shapes property layouts and creates a clear division between the busier lower road and quieter residential lanes above. Local life revolves around school runs, community groups and small local businesses, and the area is known for practical access to transport and everyday amenities rather than tourist sights.