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About

Dales ward lies in the western part of the city of Nottingham. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It contains several local parks and green spaces, including Harrison's Plantation, providing recreational areas for residents. The ward is served by local shopping parades along its main routes, catering to everyday needs.

The University of Nottingham's main campus forms a significant part of the ward's southern section, influencing the local population and economy. A notable local landmark is the former Lenton Priory, with a modern housing development now occupying the site bearing its historical name. Transport links include key arterial roads and regular bus services connecting the area to the city centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Dales has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dales is £42,928 per year. There are 6 schools in Dales: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dales is home to around 16,891 people, with a population density of about 3,312.4 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
23.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dales Population
16,891
Population density
3,312.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.22(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.72(+23%)
Shoplifting
13.2(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.37(+53%)
Public order
7.99(+15%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,118
48.06%
Pakistani
2,766
16.38%
Other White
1,428
8.45%
African
1,012
5.99%
Other Asian
573
3.39%
Total population: 16,891

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,787
28.36%
No qualifications
3,116
23.34%
Level 3 (A level)
2,170
16.25%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,808
13.54%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,405
10.52%
Total 16+ residents: 13,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,864
27.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,678
24.66%
Owns outright
1,603
23.56%
Social rents from council
968
14.23%
Other social rented
481
7.07%
Total households: 6,804

Property prices in Dales

Median price£200,000
Price per sq ft£229
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£156K – £242K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) in Dales area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,500 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£265,000£281
Semi-Detached47£217,000£245
Terraced53£168,000£206
Flats7£112,500£155

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dales

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£179,500£257,500£130,000£90,000
2017£176,500£238,500£132,500£100,000
2018£223,500£240,000£135,000£100,000
2019£220,000£275,000£137,500£115,500
2020£222,500£83,000£150,000£126,500
2021£250,000£222,500£187,000£140,000
2022£277,500£263,348£190,000£150,000
2023£271,250£307,000£189,500£158,000
2024£274,700£308,000£197,500£156,000
2025£255,000£114,750£213,692£160,000
2026£300,000£65,000£210,000£171,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dales.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dales.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£316£148£112
2017£181£327£157£120
2018£204£285£176£125
2019£210£299£162£136
2020£216£135£194£150
2021£229£318£223£174
2022£263£334£237£182
2023£261£368£231£200
2024£265£353£247£187
2025£271£152£249£199
2026£283£155£238£210
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dales.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Nottingham district.

Band A£1,837
Band B£2,143
Band C£2,449
Band D£2,755
Band E£3,368
Band F£3,980
Band G£4,592
Band H£5,511

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Dales ward.

Local councillors

David Mellen

Dales - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Gul Nawaz Khan

Dales - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Neghat Nawaz Khan

Dales - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Dales

Is Dales safe?

Dales records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dales?

The median sale price in Dales is £200,000 (about £229 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dales?

Dales has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dales?

Dales scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dales sits around rank 6,126 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dales?

The average household income in Dales is around £42,928 per year, and 23% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dales?

Dales is represented by 3 elected councillors: David Mellen (Labour Party), Gul Nawaz Khan (Labour Party) and Neghat Nawaz Khan (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Dales

NG24DG

Daleside Road

NG24HJ

Sneinton Dale

NG24AT

Whittier Road

NG24GH

Sneinton Boulevard

NG37GS

Dovedale Road

NG37HA

Stanway Close

NG24QB

Windmill Lane

NG24PD

Manvers Street

NG37GU

Rosedale Road

NG24NP

Millers Green

NG24RN

Trent Lane

NG24AH

Lord Nelson Street

NG37HJ

Greenside Walk

NG24NS

Millers Green

NG37BD

Ashdale Road

NG24AZ

Bradbury Street

NG37GQ

Rosedale Road

NG24GD

Port Arthur Road

NG24AL

Colwick Road

NG24FJ

Sneinton Boulevard

NG24RP

Anderton Street

NG37DZ

Hemswell Close

NG24HT

Edale Road

NG37GD

Northdale Road

NG24JW

Lees Hill Street

NG37AS

Swains Avenue

NG23LW

Dales

NG24PG

Manvers Street

NG37DT

Skipton Circus

NG24DR

Navigation Street

NG24BY

Beckford Road

NG24AP

Colwick Road

NG24JR

St Stephens Road

NG24RE

Waterside Way

NG37FB

Langdale Road

NG37FT

Greenwood Road

NG24HX

Rossington Road

NG24BG

Colwick Road

NG23GH

Daleside Road

NG37GA

Curlew Close

NG37DP

Highcliffe Road

NG24PP

Newark Street

NG23GT

Freeth Street

NG24EN

Little Tennis Street

NG24AN

Colwick Road

NG32AN

Sneinton Road

NG24RF

Racecourse Road

NG24FL

Kentwood Road

NG24BX

Hoten Road

NG37EG

Oakdale Road

NG24LN

Loughborough Avenue

NG24LF

Belvoir Hill

NG24EL

Little Tennis Street

NG24DF

Trent Lane

NG23GF

Gresley Drive

NG24RJ

Dockside Mews

NG24HL

Mill View Close

NG24FT

Westwood Road

NG37EJ

Oakdale Road

NG37GN

Parkdale Road

NG37BX

Nether Close

NG24ED

Pasture Close

NG24DN

Portside Street

NG24AF

Dales

NG24HE

Sneinton Dale

NG23LN

Flaxlands Close

NG37BT

Langham Avenue

NG24FR

Bleasby Street

NG24DD

Hutton Street

NG23LS

Dales

NG24QH

Sneinton Road

NG37AE

Carlton Road

NG24BF

Colwick Road

NG24EG

William Booth Road

NG37BR

Dales

NG24FZ

Sneinton Boulevard

NG23GA

Thoresby Avenue

NG37DW

Sneinton Dale

NG23LR

Dales

NG24GA

Baden Powell Road

NG37GX

Eastdale Road

NG24HB

Dale Terrace

NG37HD

Cranthorne Drive

NG24QD

Roberts Street

NG37GP

Eastdale Road

NG37BE

Ferndale Road

NG24ND

Durham Close

NG37FP

Hereford Road

NG24LZ

Holborn Avenue

NG37GR

Greendale Road

NG37FH

Totnes Road

NG37AY

Lancaster Road

NG23LY

Dales

NG24AX

Colwick Road

NG24PT

Sneinton Road

NG24NF

Millers Green

NG24PA

Sneinton Road

NG24RT

Dales

NG23LX

Dales

NG37GB

Bewick Drive