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About

Selston ward encompasses a primarily residential area within the Ashfield district, featuring a mix of housing types from older terraced homes to more modern developments. The community is served by local shops and amenities concentrated along its main roads, providing for daily needs. The landscape includes areas of open green space and playing fields, contributing to a settled, village-like atmosphere within the larger district framework.

The ward's geography is marked by its position on the western edge of Nottinghamshire, with rural boundaries leading towards the Derbyshire border. A notable local landmark is the Selston Parish Church of St Helen, with its origins dating back centuries, situated near the historic core of the area. The locality maintains its own distinct identity, supported by community-focused institutions and local organisations that serve its population.

Area overview

On average Selston has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 56% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 13.5% 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 6,336 people, with a population density of about 1,229.9 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Selston Population
6,336
Population density
1,229.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.62(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.94(-41%)
Shoplifting
7.73(-11%)
Other theft
4.42(-22%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.26(-43%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,085
96.02%
Other White
92
1.45%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
36
0.57%
Irish
26
0.41%
Other
25
0.39%
Total population: 6,337

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,288
24.44%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,080
20.5%
Level 3 (A level)
959
18.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
815
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
631
11.98%
Total 16+ residents: 5,269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,161
42.87%
Owns with a mortgage
871
32.16%
Social rents from council
316
11.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
9.38%
Other forms of private rent
51
1.88%
Total households: 2,708

Property prices in Selston

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£148K – £255K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Selston area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £525,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Selston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached27£280,000£236
Semi-Detached29£180,000£206
Terraced16£135,750£158
Flats1£100,000£137

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Selston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£118,000£95,000
2017£180,000£127,000£94,500
2018£185,000£136,500£105,000
2019£180,000£140,000£104,000
2020£195,000£133,000£95,000
2021£192,500£165,000£122,500
2022£240,000£175,000£130,000
2023£262,500£164,000£128,750
2024£249,998£188,000£147,500
2025£285,000£185,000£137,750
2026£281,250£176,500£110,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Selston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£163£155£137
2017£173£152£121
2018£181£148£148
2019£192£175£133
2020£209£151£119
2021£225£189£145
2022£244£209£163
2023£245£185£159
2024£261£224£196
2025£262£232£168
2026£248£229£165
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Selston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Ashfield district.

Band A£1,739
Band B£2,029
Band C£2,319
Band D£2,609
Band E£3,188
Band F£3,768
Band G£4,348
Band H£5,218

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Selston ward.

Local councillors

Andy Gascoyne

Selston - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Arnie Hankin

Selston - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Frequently asked questions about Selston

Is Selston safe?

Selston records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Selston?

The median sale price in Selston is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Selston?

Selston has 2 primary schools (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Selston?

Selston scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Selston sits around rank 14,726 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 Selston?

The average household income in Selston is around £44,187 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Selston?

Selston is represented by 2 elected councillors: Andy Gascoyne (Ashfield Independents) and Arnie Hankin (Ashfield Independents).

All postcodesin Selston

NG166JE

Pippin Close

NG166GD

Desborough Road

NG166EP

Hooley Street

NG166FX

Lindley Street

NG166QG

Nightingale Crescent

NG166FE

Hobsic Lane

NG166GX

Lindley Street

NG166FZ

Valentine Avenue

NG166GS

St Helens Drive

NG166BZ

Allens Green Avenue

NG166GF

Bunyan Green Road

NG166GH

Chestnut Drive

NG166DD

Green Crescent

NG166FL

Hill Bank Cottages

NG166DH

Nottingham Road

NG166AY

Union Street

NG166DQ

Alfreton Road

NG166GQ

Fossetts Avenue

NG166DL

Alfreton Road

NG166DB

The Links

NG166FT

Lindley Street

NG166BL

Hanstubbin Road

NG166DA

Sovereign Gardens

NG166EW

Church Lane

NG166FN

Commonside

NG166AZ

Chapel Street

NG166GW

Manifold Drive

NG166FU

Walters Crescent

NG166EE

Mansfield Road

NG166DP

Lindley Street

NG166AU

Portland Road

NG166WL

Meadow View

NG166DE

Nottingham Road

NG166ET

Stoney Lane

NG166RR

Oakham Drive

NG166AB

Nottingham Road

NG166GP

Columbia Close

NG166BF

Salestune Mews

NG166BT

Nottingham Road

NG166BP

St Michaels View

NG166FD

Church Lane

NG166QY

Hartington Drive

NG166BX

Nottingham Road

NG166AT

Portland Road

NG166JG

Park Lane

NG166AL

Portland Road

NG166QU

Derwent Drive

NG166BH

Bourne Avenue

NG166FY

Desborough Road

NG166FW

Alexander Avenue

NG166AX

Victoria Street

NG166AW

School Road

NG166QX

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166ES

Mansfield Road

NG166GR

Ontario Drive

NG166QS

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166RN

Lynd Close

NG166GB

Grundy Avenue

NG166RL

Newstead Close

NG166EB

Mansfield Road

NG166EN

Peach Avenue

NG166RP

Willow Close

NG166PN

Pinxton Wharf

NG166EU

Stoney Lane

NG166QF

Royal Oak Drive

NG166JH

Windsor Road

NG166AN

Portland Road

NG166DX

Spruce Avenue

NG166FA

Maple Way

NG166DZ

Lilley Close

NG166FQ

Ash Grove

NG166BA

Portland Row

NG166EL

Rawson Street

NG166BB

Mansfield Road

NG166GT

Pennine Drive

NG166BN

Inkerman Road

NG166FJ

Commonside

NG166BJ

Alma Road

NG166FP

Manitoba Way

NG166QT

Chatsworth Avenue

NG166DN

Lindley Street

NG166DJ

Alfreton Road

NG166AA

Wood Nook Close

NG166EG

Wilde Crescent

NG166BG

Park Lane

NG166EF

Hollyhill Road

NG166AQ

Holland Crescent

NG166EH

Holly Hill Road

NG166JJ

Windsor Road

NG166ER

Mansfield Road

NG166EA

Nottingham Road

NG166BY

Lea Lane

NG166AR

Victoria Road

NG166FH

Station Road

NG166EY

Alfreton Road

NG166ED

Mansfield Road

NG166FG

Victoria Terrace

NG166GU

Lathkill Drive

NG166QB

Hardwick Drive

NG166BD

Mansfield Road