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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

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

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

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

Median price£200,000

Price per sq ft£230

Sales (last 12 months)148

Typical range (middle 50%)£159K – £247K

Based on 148 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 (about £230 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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	32	£267,500	£282	£193,250	£230,000	£325,000	£426,000
Semi-Detached	49	£217,000	£258	£144,800	£195,000	£248,000	£292,000
Terraced	60	£166,500	£208	£134,650	£145,750	£190,000	£248,650
Flats	7	£112,500	£155	£56,250	£85,000	£133,500	£260,600

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dales

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dales.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£252,500	£114,750	£213,692	£160,000
2026	£285,000	£65,000	£210,000	£170,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dales.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Dales

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dales

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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