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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 moderate crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dales is £42,929 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

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Dales Population

16,891

Population density

3,312.4 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

41.15(+20%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.49(+31%)

Shoplifting

15.33(+73%)

Criminal damage and arson

11.07(+48%)

Public order

9.12(+31%)

East Midlands average

Demographics

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

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

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

Based on 145 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 in Dales area, with individual transactions ranging from £62,300 up to £390,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Dales over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	22	£250,000	£181,000	£221,250	£280,000	£324,850
Flats	7	£110,000	£70,610	£97,500	£133,500	£230,500
Semi-Detached	38	£217,000	£163,050	£196,250	£248,250	£287,575
Terraced	78	£164,500	£121,700	£142,750	£180,000	£245,000

10 years median price trend in Dales

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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