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About

Porchester ward lies in the northwestern part of the Gedling borough, bordered by the River Trent to the west. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates, local shops, and community facilities like the Carlton Forum Leisure Centre. Its landscape includes open green spaces such as Gedling Country Park, which is situated on the site of a former colliery.

The ward contains the distinct neighbourhoods of Carlton and parts of Gedling itself, connected by main roads like Burton Road. A notable local feature is the Netherfield Lagoons, a series of water bodies important for wildlife. Public transport links provide access to Nottingham city centre, supporting the area's role as a commuter settlement within the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Porchester has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Porchester is £58,201 per year. There are 4 schools in Porchester: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Porchester is home to around 7,677 people, with a population density of about 3,397.5 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
4.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Porchester Population
7,677
Population density
3,397.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.8(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.64(-60%)
Vehicle crime
4.17(0%)
Other theft
3.52(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-56%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,436
83.83%
Other White
261
3.4%
Indian
148
1.93%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
129
1.68%
Caribbean
116
1.51%
Total population: 7,677

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,705
42.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,073
16.75%
No qualifications
825
12.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
765
11.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
531
8.29%
Total 16+ residents: 6,405

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,467
42.37%
Owns with a mortgage
1,312
37.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
423
12.22%
Other social rented
122
3.52%
Social rents from council
66
1.91%
Total households: 3,462

Property prices in Porchester

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Porchester area, with individual transactions ranging from £83,000 up to £543,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Porchester in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Porchester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£320,500
Flats17£125,000
Semi-Detached36£285,000
Terraced3£204,000

10 years median price trend in Porchester

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Porchester.

All postcodes in Porchester

NG41LD

Hillview Road

NG35UT

Swindell Close

NG36AF

Haywood Road

NG36BP

Bennett Road

NG36DH

Westdale Lane

NG36HJ

Kenrick Road

NG36DP

Hillside Avenue

NG36FJ

Roseleigh Avenue

NG36HX

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36DS

Digby Avenue

NG36BH

Whittingham Road

NG36EY

Kenrick Road

NG36FY

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36GU

Hickling Road

NG36JB

Hallam Road

NG36EJ

Moore Road

NG35QS

Woodborough Road

NG36AZ

Whittingham Road

NG36HD

Ethel Avenue

NG36AN

Hilton Road

NG36FZ

Newstead Avenue

NG36GZ

Lees Road

NG35QQ

Woodborough Road

NG36BL

Whittingham Road

NG36GA

Oakleigh Avenue

NG36GL

Trent Valley View

NG36BW

Gregory Avenue

NG36DU

Digby Avenue

NG36GP

Porchester Road

NG36HQ

Kenrick Road

NG35LE

Plains Road

NG36AG

Sandford Road

NG36BE

Kent Road

NG36BT

Bennett Road

NG36FP

Marshall Hill Drive

NG36AL

Sandford Road

NG36BA

Robinson Road

NG35JL

Woodthorpe Drive

NG35JP

Breck Hill Road

NG35LF

Plains Road

NG36EG

Hallam Road

NG36FD

College Road

NG36EA

Digby Avenue

NG36GX

Kirk Road

NG36HY

Gardenia Grove

NG36DA

Northcliffe Avenue

NG36GF

Elmhurst Avenue

NG36GW

Hickling Road

NG36HS

Marshall Road

NG35JH

Plains Road

NG36GG

Moss Rise

NG36GR

Porchester Road

NG36HN

Kenrick Road

NG36HZ

Gardenia Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.