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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Selston Population

6,336

Population density

1,229.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

6,085

96.02%

Other White

1.45%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.57%

Irish

0.41%

Other

0.39%

Total population: 6,337

Economics

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

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

1.88%

Total households: 2,708

Property prices in Selston

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £180,500 in Selston area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £525,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£280,000	£2,406	£150,586	£224,500	£346,500	£492,750
Flats	1	£100,000	£1,471	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000	£100,000
Semi-Detached	35	£180,000	£2,432	£130,500	£168,750	£199,000	£246,000
Terraced	18	£135,750	£1,699	£99,600	£110,750	£156,250	£199,050

10 years median price trend in Selston

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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