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About

Selston is located in the northern part of the Ashfield district, bordering the Derbyshire countryside. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including older terraced homes and more modern estates. Its landscape is characterised by rolling fields and woodland on its fringes, giving it a semi-rural feel despite its proximity to larger towns.

A notable local landmark is the Selston Parish Church of St Helen, with parts of the building dating back to the 13th century. The area is served by local shops and amenities along its main roads, and it retains a distinct sense of being a former mining village, with its history woven into the community.

Area overview

On average Selston has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Selston is £44,187 per year. There are 3 schools in Selston: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Selston is home to around 6,583 people, with a population density of about 1,115.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Selston Population
6,583
Population density
1,115.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.42(-37%)
Shoplifting
12.61(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.18(-38%)
Other theft
5.77(-1%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.62(-25%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,319
95.98%
Other White
98
1.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.59%
Irish
26
0.39%
Other
25
0.38%
Total population: 6,584

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,330
24.29%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,128
20.6%
Level 3 (A level)
998
18.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
852
15.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
655
11.96%
Total 16+ residents: 5,476

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,225
43.27%
Owns with a mortgage
900
31.79%
Social rents from council
316
11.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
279
9.86%
Other forms of private rent
52
1.84%
Total households: 2,831

Property prices in Selston

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £199,950 in Selston area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £452,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Selston 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 Selston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£297,500
Flats2£95,000
Semi-Detached30£180,250
Terraced17£134,000

10 years median price trend in Selston

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

All postcodes in Selston

NG166QU

Derwent Drive

NG166DD

Green Crescent

NG166BJ

Alma Road

NG166EG

Wilde Crescent

NG166EP

Hooley Street

NG166FF

Station Road

NG166DU

Langton Hollow

NG166BB

Mansfield Road

NG166DG

Greenside

NG166EY

Alfreton Road

DE554PB

Alfreton Road

NG166EH

Holly Hill Road

NG166BZ

Allens Green Avenue

NG166GD

Desborough Road

NG166BG

Park Lane

NG166FQ

Ash Grove

NG166PN

Pinxton Wharf

NG166AA

Wood Nook Close

NG166DT

Crescent Road

NG166EA

Nottingham Road

NG166EF

Hollyhill Road

NG166FL

Hill Bank Cottages

NG166AU

Portland Road

NG166DR

Crescent Road

NG166DZ

Lilley Close

NG166JJ

Windsor Road

NG166AW

School Road

NG166BA

Portland Row

NG166FR

Elmtree Avenue

NG166AS

Portland Road

NG166DS

Alfreton Road

NG166DX

Spruce Avenue

NG166DJ

Alfreton Road

NG166FU

Walters Crescent

NG166FW

Alexander Avenue

NG166JH

Windsor Road

NG166DA

Sovereign Gardens

NG166FP

Manitoba Way

NG166AY

Union Street

NG166ED

Mansfield Road

NG166RN

Lynd Close

NG166BW

Chapel Road

NG166GX

Lindley Street

NG166QB

Hardwick Drive

NG166QS

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166GA

Launds Avenue

NG166WL

Meadow View

NG166BY

Lea Lane

NG166FJ

Commonside

NG166FD

Church Lane

NG166GL

Rowan Drive

NG166JE

Pippin Close

NG166AB

Nottingham Road

NG166AL

Portland Road

NG166AR

Victoria Road

NG166GB

Grundy Avenue

NG166GF

Bunyan Green Road

NG166EJ

Gill Street

NG166DB

The Links

NG166DP

Lindley Street

NG166GR

Ontario Drive

NG166GE

Bunyan Green Road

NG166EZ

Homecroft Drive

NG166BU

Nottingham Road

NG166EN

Peach Avenue

NG166BD

Mansfield Road

NG166FG

Victoria Terrace

NG166QE

Royal Oak Drive

NG166QF

Royal Oak Drive

NG166DH

Nottingham Road

NG166GS

St Helens Drive

NG166GU

Lathkill Drive

NG166AX

Victoria Street

NG166EB

Mansfield Road

NG166EE

Mansfield Road

NG166GT

Pennine Drive

NG166BT

Nottingham Road

NG166DL

Alfreton Road

NG166BL

Hanstubbin Road

NG166FH

Station Road

NG166ET

Stoney Lane

NG166FN

Commonside

NG166GG

Sycamore Close

NG166GH

Chestnut Drive

NG166PY

Sherwood Way

NG166QX

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166QY

Hartington Drive

NG166RP

Willow Close

NG166DN

Lindley Street

NG166FS

Cedar Drive

NG166QT

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166FA

Maple Way

NG165HL

Selston Road

NG166BN

Inkerman Road

NG166FY

Desborough Road

NG166RG

Edwinstowe Drive

NG166AN

Portland Road

NG166BS

Sperry Close

NG166EU

Stoney Lane

NG166QG

Nightingale Crescent

Data Sources

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