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NG16 6QU

Derwent Drive

Selston

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Overview

Postcode NG16 6QU is located in a minor urban area, within the Selston ward of Ashfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Selston area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Selston is £44,187 per year. The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 2.6 miles away. There are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is The Hills.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Selston has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Selston has a low crime rate, with approximately 37.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.6%

Approximately 6.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Selston is £44,187 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from NG16 6QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Selston near NG16 6QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield located about 2.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for NG16 6QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe HillsMediumWalking directions to The Hills

Area Profile

Population
224
Population density
3,696.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.1(-42%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.41(-32%)
Drugs
3.26(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.26(-56%)
Public order
2.72(-61%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
212
94.64%
Other
6
2.68%
Indian
5
2.23%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.45%
Total population: 224

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
56
27.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
17.82%
Level 3 (A level)
34
16.83%
Level 4+ (Degree)
32
15.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.89%
Total 16+ residents: 202

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
56.6%
Owns with a mortgage
27
25.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
10.38%
Social rents from council
7
6.6%
Shared ownership
1
0.94%
Total households: 106

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.

Recent sales

There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG16 6QU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NG16 6QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 202512, Manifold Drive, Nottingham, NG16 6GWDetachedFreehold£190,000
20 Aug 202515A, Victoria Road, Nottingham, NG16 6EQDetachedFreehold£295,000
07 Mar 202533, Victoria Road, Nottingham, NG16 6EQSemi-DetachedFreehold£152,000
20 Feb 20263, Penrose Court, Nottingham, NG16 6RHDetachedFreehold£277,000
24 Nov 202515, Penrose Court, Nottingham, NG16 6RHDetachedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the NG16 6QU postcode area, located within Selston, there are 2 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NG16 6QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHolly Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondarySelston High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miPrimarySelston Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NG16 6QU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NG16 6QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miPennine StoresChatsworth Avenue, Ashfield, NG16 6GUWalking directions to Pennine Stores
0.3 miCo-op FoodNottingham Road, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6BTWalking directions to Co-op Food

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NG16 6QU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andy Gascoyne

Selston - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Arnie Hankin

Selston - Elected 4 May 2023

Ashfield Independents

Member of parliament

Lee Anderson

Ashfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Reform UK

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictAshfieldE07000170
Parliamentary ConstituencyAshfieldE14001068
WardSelstonE05010689
ParishSelstonE04007786
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)SelstonE02005829
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Ashfield 011BE01027961
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NG16 6QU

Is NG16 6QU (Selston) safe?

The area around NG16 6QU records about 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near NG16 6QU?

The median sale price around NG16 6QU in Selston is £180,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NG16 6QU?

There are 3 schools close to NG16 6QU, including Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School (Good), Selston High School (Good) and Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NG16 6QU?

NG16 6QU scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NG16 6QU (Selston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ashfield covering NG16 6QU is Lee Anderson (Reform UK), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy Gascoyne (Ashfield Independents) and Arnie Hankin (Ashfield Independents).