Carlton (Gedling) vs Fernwood
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.4 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers 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 & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Carlton (gedling) and Fernwood at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsSchool 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.
| Metric | Carlton (Gedling) | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 20 | 1 |
| Primary | 18 | 0 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Carlton (Gedling) | Fernwood |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,783 | 3,107 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £28,072 | £29,108 |
| Employment Rate | 58.2% | 56% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.8% | 69% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 31.9% | 29% |
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