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The Dales

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About

The Dales ward lies in the north-western part of the Ashfield district in Nottinghamshire. It is primarily a residential area, characterised by housing estates and local amenities that serve the community. The ward includes the neighbourhood of Stanton Hill and borders other parts of Sutton-in-Ashfield. Its landscape features gentle slopes and green spaces interspersed with the built environment.

A notable local landmark is the brick viaduct carrying the Robin Hood Line railway, which cuts through the area. The ward contains several schools, community centres, and shopping parades along its main roads. Public parks and recreational grounds provide open areas for residents. The settlement pattern here is typical of many former mining districts, with terraced and semi-detached housing from the 20th century.

Area overview

On average The Dales has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in The Dales is £42,756 per year. There are 1 schools in The Dales: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). The Dales is home to around 3,287 people, with a population density of about 3,854.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

The Dales Population
3,287
Population density
3,854.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.58(+86%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.99(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.21(+104%)
Public order
10.34(+48%)
Other theft
8.21(+42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,070
93.4%
Other White
73
2.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.64%
Indian
18
0.55%
African
16
0.49%
Total population: 3,287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
700
25.13%
Level 4 qualifications or above
534
19.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
481
17.27%
Level 3 (A level)
456
16.37%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
337
12.1%
Total 16+ residents: 2,785

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
715
48.31%
Owns with a mortgage
434
29.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
219
14.8%
Social rents from council
57
3.85%
Other forms of private rent
34
2.3%
Total households: 1,480

Property prices in The Dales

Based on 34 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in The Dales area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £430,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for The Dales in the 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 The Dales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached12£262,000
Semi-Detached8£173,000
Terraced14£136,250

10 years median price trend in The Dales

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Dales.

All postcodes in The Dales

NG173NH

The Dales

NG174BX

Rufford Close

NG174DJ

Farndale Road

NG172DL

Stoneyford Road

NG174ER

Deepdale Gardens

NG172BE

Hathersage Way

NG172DU

The Dales

NG174DT

Quarrydale Road

NG174DR

Quarrydale Road

NG172DW

Fern Street

NG174DE

Mount Pleasant

NG174EQ

Alfred Street

NG174NT

Deepdale Park

NG172AA

Fisher Close

NG174DA

Stoneyford Road

NG172SW

Southlands

NG173NJ

The Dales

NG174NJ

Boughton Close

NG172DH

Edale Court

NG174DS

Quarrydale Avenue

NG172DS

Vere Avenue

NG172BB

Ashford Rise

NG172JB

Haddon Street

NG174DG

Deepdale Street

NG174DQ

Beechdale Crescent

NG174DU

Quarrydale Drive

NG172DT

Stoneyford Road

NG172TN

The Sycamores

NG172DN

Stoneyford Road

NG172DY

Greenbank Drive

NG174BZ

Welbeck Close

NG174DP

Beechdale Avenue

NG174DF

Queen Street

NG174NG

Farndale Road

NG174BN

Olive Court

NG174DD

Howard Street

NG172DP

Glen Street

NG174DW

Lindholme Way

NG172HG

Sheldon Close

NG174NH

Abington Avenue

NG172DX

Stoneyford Road

NG174DB

Stoneyford Road

NG174DY

Chatsworth Close

NG174DZ

Alfred Street

NG174AS

Shawcroft

NG172DJ

Milldale Walk

NG174DX

Roger Close

NG174DH

Farndale Road

NG174DN

Farndale Close

NG174NF

Farndale Road

NG174NN

Sywell Close

NG174DL

Anslow Avenue

NG174NL

Overstone Close

NG172DQ

Haddon Street

NG174BY

Dales Avenue

NG172JU

The Dales

Data Sources

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