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About

Vale ward covers the western edge of Mansfield, primarily consisting of residential neighbourhoods built in the post-war period. The area is characterised by a mix of semi-detached and terraced housing, with several local parks and green spaces providing recreational areas. It is bordered by the A38 to the west, which acts as a key transport route, and contains the substantial Oak Tree Lane estate.

A notable local landmark is the expansive Berry Hill Park, which includes sports fields, woodlands, and a model railway operated by the Mansfield Society of Model Engineers. The ward is served by local shopping parades on Oak Tree Lane and Littleworth, catering to daily needs. Residential streets are generally quiet, with a community centred around local schools and the Oak Tree Leisure Centre.

Area overview

On average Vale has very high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 33.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Vale is £42,011 per year.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Vale

Median price£133,000
Price per sq ft£164
Sales (last 12 months)22
Typical range (middle 50%)£108K – £160K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £133,000 (about £164 per square foot) in Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£145,000£180
Detached2£133,500£168
Terraced9£111,000£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£95,000£58,000
2017£220,000£101,250£128,000
2018£208,000£100,000£85,000
2019£160,000£111,000£79,950
2020£297,500£119,000£81,500
2021£397,500£138,000£168,000
2022£232,000£143,500£122,000
2023£380,000£150,000£132,125
2024£259,000£155,000£110,500
2025£167,500£155,000£117,000
2026£160,000£144,250£105,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vale.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£186£105£68
2017£187£111£123
2018£186£120£108
2019£164£123£108
2020£189£125£94
2021£200£146£126
2022£201£160£143
2023£174£140
2024£206£174£112
2025£248£181£151
2026£167£132
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Mansfield district.

Band A£1,734
Band B£2,023
Band C£2,311
Band D£2,600
Band E£3,178
Band F£3,756
Band G£4,334
Band H£5,201

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Vale ward.

Local councillors

Jane Moody

Vale - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Vale

What is the average house price in Vale?

The median sale price in Vale is £133,000 (about £164 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Vale?

Vale scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Vale sits around rank 5,676 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 Vale?

The average household income in Vale is around £42,011 per year, and 34% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Vale?

Vale is represented by 1 elected councillor: Jane Moody (Labour Party).