Town Pop. 6,517

Living in Selston: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Selston is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 46/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 51/100 versus a median of 67/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the NG16 postcode district, Selston ranks 10th. On transport specifically, Selston sits 9 points below the NG16 district figure of 55/100. Broadband (81) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see NG16 postcode district.

52
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Selston scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
90.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 216 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 134 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Shoplifting 51 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 38 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 110 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 73 crimes
  2. 2 Little Oak Avenue 52 crimes
  3. 3 Salmon Lane 29 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 12.2 µg/m³
69
Green Space 19
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
41
5 schools in area · 16 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good2Ungraded
  • Longwood Infant AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Holly Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Selston High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Bagthorpe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsKings Mill Hospital4.6 mi
Queens Medical Centre9.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital13.4 mi
Hospital waitsSherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs77.6%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,932 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
81
Full fibre (FTTP)67.6%
available across Ashfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 140 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed2.4%Retired29.3%Student2.8%Other inactive10.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial30.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary34.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Ashfield · 2026-27
A £1,739
B £2,029
C £2,319
D £2,609
E £3,189
F £3,769
G £4,348
H £5,218
Energy East Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
46
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 2.8 mi
Newstead 3.4 mi
Alfreton 3.4 mi
J27 M1 1.3 mi
J28 M1 1.7 mi
J27 M1 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 8
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £190,000 54
Detached £278,500 22
Semi-detached £180,000 19
Terraced £135,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£171k £214k £259k £303k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Jacksdale and Westwood 49 1.4 mi away ⇄
Brinsley and Underwood 54 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pye Bridge 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Annesley Woodhouse 55 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ironville 35 2.1 mi away ⇄
South Normanton and Pinxton 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kirkby-in-Ashfield 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Somercotes and Swanwick 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newstead 47 3.1 mi away ⇄
Huthwaite 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Alfreton 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sutton in Ashfield 53 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Selston a nice place to live?

Selston is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Selston is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Selston?

Selston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 591 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Selston?

Among the top-rated schools in Selston are Longwood Infant Academy, Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School and Selston High School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Selston in total.

What are house prices like in Selston?

The current median house price in Selston is £190,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £278,500, semi-detached £180,000, terraced £135,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 54 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Selston in context

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Postcode districts in Selston

NG16 55 ⇄

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