Arnold | |
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Arnold town centre view | |
Location within Nottinghamshire | |
Area | 8.148 km2 (3.146 sq mi) |
Population | 37,768 (2011 census)[1] |
• Density | 4,635/km2 (12,000/sq mi) |
OS grid reference | SK 58574 45688 |
• London | 112.5 mi (181.1 km) |
District | |
Shire county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Nottingham |
Postcode district | NG5 |
Dialling code | 0115 |
Police | Nottinghamshire |
Fire | Nottinghamshire |
Ambulance | East Midlands |
UK Parliament | |
Arnold (/ˈɑːr.nəld/) is a market town[2][3] in the Borough of Gedling[4] in the county of Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. It is situated to the north-east of Nottingham's city boundary. Arnold has the largest town centre in the Borough of Gedling and the most important town centre in the northeastern part of the conurbation of Greater Nottingham.[4] Gedling Borough Council is headquartered in Arnold.[5] Since 1968 Arnold has had a market, and the town used to have numerous factories associated with the hosiery industry. Nottinghamshire Police have been headquartered in Arnold[6] since 1979.[7] At the time of the 2011 United Kingdom census, Arnold had a population of 37,768.[1]
Areas within Arnold include Daybrook, Woodthorpe, Redhill, Warren Hill, Killisick and Dorket Head.
2.8.8 There are a number of town, district and local centres around the Borough [of Gedling] which offer good locations for retail and other services and businesses. Arnold town centre is the largest town centre in the Borough, ranked the highest centre in the hierarchy, and is the most important centre in the north-eastern part of the conurbation and is the focus for new investment in retail and other facilities.