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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

All postcodesin Selston

NG166BU

Nottingham Road

NG166DT

Crescent Road

NG166FR

Elmtree Avenue

NG166EQ

Victoria Road

NG166EX

Church Lane

NG166GY

Pines Close

NG166RS

Middleton Close

NG166FS

Cedar Drive

NG166GL

Rowan Drive

NG166EZ

Homecroft Drive

NG166GE

Bunyan Green Road

NG166GA

Launds Avenue

NG166BW

Chapel Road

NG166QE

Royal Oak Drive

NG166DU

Langton Hollow

NG166RH

Penrose Court

NG166BS

Sperry Close

NG166BE

Bridge End Avenue

NG166DG

Greenside

NG166FB

Church Lane

NG166AS

Portland Road

NG166GG

Sycamore Close

NG166AP

Upper Mexborough Road

NG166EJ

Gill Street

NG166QW

Dove Drive

NG166BQ

Inkerman Street

NG166QA

Friars Close

NG166RJ

Royal Oak Drive

NG166DW

Green Farm Road

NG166RG

Edwinstowe Drive

NG166GN

Alberta Avenue

NG166PY

Sherwood Way

NG166FF

Station Road