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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
132
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
68.45(+99%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.64(+87%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.12(+117%)
Public order
11.56(+67%)
Vehicle crime
8.82(+114%)
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

Median price£190,000
Price per sq ft£232
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £227K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 (about £232 per square foot) in The Dales area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £430,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in The Dales over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£216,000£286
Semi-Detached16£202,500£218
Terraced11£140,000£156

10-year price trendmedian sale price in The Dales

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Dales.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£150,000£116,750£105,250
2017£142,000£119,350£77,000
2018£180,000£132,500£91,500
2019£165,000£120,000£105,000
2020£165,000£148,500£87,000
2021£192,500£147,500£125,000
2022£211,500£179,995£135,500
2023£210,250£172,500£123,250
2024£275,000£186,000£130,250
2025£244,998£186,995£140,000
2026£222,000£187,000£120,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in The Dales.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Dales.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£175£151£93
2017£162£164£90
2018£188£159£107
2019£190£134£150
2020£193£181£101
2021£229£176£172
2022£232£212£194
2023£238£232£145
2024£245£213£189
2025£293£268£195
2026£254£181£150
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in The Dales.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

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

Local government

Elected councillors for The Dales ward.

Local councillors

John Frederick Smallridge

The Dales - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about The Dales

Is The Dales safe?

The Dales records about 132 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in The Dales?

The median sale price in The Dales is £190,000 (about £232 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in The Dales?

The Dales has 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is The Dales?

The Dales scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in The Dales sits around rank 16,490 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 The Dales?

The average household income in The Dales is around £42,756 per year, and 3% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for The Dales?

The Dales is represented by 1 elected councillor: John Frederick Smallridge (Ashfield Independents).

All postcodesin The Dales

NG172DP

Glen Street

NG172DW

Fern Street

NG172DY

Greenbank Drive

NG174BN

Olive Court

NG174DT

Quarrydale Road

NG174NG

Farndale Road

NG172DQ

Haddon Street

NG174AS

Shawcroft

NG174NJ

Boughton Close

NG174BZ

Welbeck Close

NG174DY

Chatsworth Close

NG172AA

Fisher Close

NG174DZ

Alfred Street

NG172HG

Sheldon Close

NG172DL

Stoneyford Road

NG174DU

Quarrydale Drive

NG172DN

Stoneyford Road

NG174DW

Lindholme Way

NG174DS

Quarrydale Avenue

NG172DS

Vere Avenue

NG174EQ

Alfred Street

NG172TN

The Sycamores

NG174BX

Rufford Close

NG172DH

Edale Court

NG174DQ

Beechdale Crescent

NG172DT

Stoneyford Road

NG174BY

Dales Avenue

NG174NH

Abington Avenue

NG173NJ

Cornflower Close

NG174NN

Sywell Close

NG174DD

Howard Street

NG174DA

Stoneyford Road

NG174DL

Anslow Avenue

NG174DH

Farndale Road

NG172DJ

Milldale Walk

NG172BB

Ashford Rise

NG174DP

Beechdale Avenue

NG174NL

Overstone Close

NG174DJ

Farndale Road

NG174DX

Roger Close

NG174DR

Quarrydale Road

NG174ER

Deepdale Gardens

NG174DB

Stoneyford Road

NG174DG

Deepdale Street

NG174NF

Farndale Road

NG174NT

Deepdale Park

NG174DE

Mount Pleasant

NG172DU

The Dales

NG174DN

Farndale Close

NG172JU

The Dales

NG173NH

Mistletoe Way

NG172SW

Southlands

NG172DX

Stoneyford Road

NG174DF

Queen Street

NG172JB

Haddon Street

NG172BE

Hathersage Way