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Carlton (Gedling) vs Fernwood

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Carlton (gedling) is about 8% cheaper on average. For families, Fernwood edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Carlton (Gedling)

£244,197

Fernwood

£264,011

Crime Rate

Carlton (Gedling)

N/A

Fernwood

68.2

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Carlton (Gedling)

83.3%

Fernwood

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Carlton (Gedling)

474

Fernwood

445.2

EPC Rating

Carlton (Gedling)

71.3

Fernwood

70.9

Median Income

Carlton (Gedling)

£28,072

Fernwood

£29,108

Buyers will find Carlton (gedling) more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £244,197 versus £264,011 in Fernwood. The most affordable entry point in Carlton (gedling) is a flat at £109,873, while in Fernwood it is a flat at £109,908.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 15% pricier in Fernwood (£193,824 vs £163,801).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Carlton (gedling) prices grew faster — 48% vs 44%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Carlton (gedling) and Fernwood at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

School quality favours Fernwood: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Carlton (gedling).

Carlton (Gedling) School Inspection Breakdown

83.3% of 20 schools (18 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Fernwood School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 1 school (1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricCarlton (Gedling)Fernwood
Total Schools201
Primary180
Secondary21
% Top two bands83.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Carlton (gedling) enjoy 474.0 Mbps on average, while Fernwood lags behind at 445.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.2% of premises in Carlton (gedling) and 96.8% in Fernwood. Gigabit availability stands at 93.3% in Carlton (gedling) and 87.3% in Fernwood.

Carlton (gedling) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (474 vs 445 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Carlton (gedling) is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Fernwood's band C (score 70.9). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,139 in Carlton (gedling) and £1,254 in Fernwood. 62.1% of homes in Carlton (gedling) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.2% in Fernwood.

Fernwood has more energy-efficient housing — 62.2% reach band C or above, vs 62.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Carlton (gedling) has a population of 49,783 while Fernwood has 3,107. Median household income is £29,108 in Fernwood and £28,072 in Carlton (gedling). The median age is 45.3 in Carlton (gedling) and 45.8 in Fernwood. Employment rates stand at 58.2% in Carlton (gedling) and 56% in Fernwood.

IndicatorCarlton (Gedling)Fernwood
Population49,7833,107
Median Age45.345.8
Median Household Income£28,072£29,108
Employment Rate58.2%56%
Owner Occupied73.8%69%
Degree-Level Qualified31.9%29%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Carlton (gedling) and Fernwood?
Carlton (gedling) and Fernwood are approximately 14.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Carlton (gedling) or Fernwood?
Carlton (gedling) is cheaper, with an average house price of £244,197.
Is Carlton (gedling) or Fernwood safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Carlton (gedling) or Fernwood?
Fernwood has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Carlton (gedling) or Fernwood?
Carlton (gedling) has faster average broadband at 474.0 Mbps.

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