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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

NG166BP

St Michaels View

NG166DE

Nottingham Road

NG166RS

Middleton Close

NG166BX

Nottingham Road

NG166FB

Church Lane

NG166GP

Columbia Close

NG166RH

Penrose Court

NG166RR

Oakham Drive

NG166BE

Bridge End Avenue

NG166AP

Upper Mexborough Road

NG166AT

Portland Road

NG166BF

Salestune Mews

NG166BH

Bourne Avenue

NG166FZ

Valentine Avenue

NG166GY

Pines Close

NG166GW

Manifold Drive

NG166RJ

Royal Oak Drive

NG166GQ

Fossetts Avenue

NG166RL

Newstead Close

NG166EQ

Victoria Road

NG166FT

Lindley Street

NG166GN

Alberta Avenue

NG166AZ

Chapel Street

NG166EL

Rawson Street

NG166EW

Church Lane

NG166EX

Church Lane

NG166QA

Friars Close

NG166QW

Dove Drive

NG166AQ

Holland Crescent

NG166ES

Mansfield Road

NG166FE

Hobsic Lane

NG166FX

Lindley Street

NG166JG

Park Lane

NG166DW

Green Farm Road

NG166ER

Mansfield Road

NG166DY

Home Farm Court

NG166BQ

Inkerman Street

NG166DQ

Alfreton Road

Data Sources

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