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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 40 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
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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
20.81(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.57(-43%)
Shoplifting
7.44(-14%)
Other theft
4.25(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.1(-45%)
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 86 recent sales, the median property price is £182,750 in Selston area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £525,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached30£285,500£2,409
Flats1£100,000£1,471
Semi-Detached36£180,000£2,392
Terraced19£134,000£1,692

10 years median price trend in Selston

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

All postcodes in Selston

NG166BB

Mansfield Road

NG166FF

Station Road

NG166DD

Green Crescent

NG166DZ

Lilley Close

NG166EB

Mansfield Road

NG166QS

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166DJ

Alfreton Road

NG166FW

Alexander Avenue

NG166AT

Portland Road

NG166AZ

Chapel Street

NG166GD

Desborough Road

NG166BG

Park Lane

NG166ED

Mansfield Road

NG166AR

Victoria Road

NG166EH

Holly Hill Road

NG166QY

Hartington Drive

NG166EE

Mansfield Road

DE554PB

Alfreton Road

NG166AU

Portland Road

NG166GP

Columbia Close

NG166DW

Green Farm Road

NG166GL

Rowan Drive

NG166EU

Stoney Lane

NG166FN

Commonside

NG166EX

Church Lane

NG166ES

Mansfield Road

NG166BJ

Alma Road

NG166ET

Stoney Lane

NG166GY

Pines Close

NG166BW

Chapel Road

NG166BN

Inkerman Road

NG166ER

Mansfield Road

NG166AP

Upper Mexborough Road

NG166FY

Desborough Road

NG166BQ

Inkerman Street

NG166FE

Hobsic Lane

NG166FB

Church Lane

NG166AA

Wood Nook Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.