Friars Close Selston, Ashfield
20 addresses across 1 postcode (NG16), about 100 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 1205975.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 12 homes have an energy certificate (B: 2, C: 4, D: 5, E: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Ashfield costs £2,609 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Kirkby-in-Ashfield, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 11.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 151 to 154 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Selston Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 220 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 87% of households owned their home and 15% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | £182,000 | £181,000 | £185,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £147,500 | £130,000 | £165,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £125,000 | £125,000 | £125,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £145,000 | £145,000 | £145,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £108,000 | £108,000 | £108,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £124,995 | £124,995 | £124,995 |
| 2005 | 1 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £95,500 | £95,500 | £95,500 |
| 2003 | 2 | £83,750 | £74,000 | £93,500 |
| 2002 | 3 | £62,000 | £60,000 | £65,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £43,000 | £43,000 | £43,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2026 | 8 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2022 | 14 NG16 6QA | Detached | £182,000 | |
| 4 Mar 2022 | 4 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £181,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2022 | 18 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2021 | 14 NG16 6QA | Detached | £130,000 | |
| 29 Jan 2021 | 8 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Dec 2019 | 12 NG16 6QA | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2018 | 3 NG16 6QA | Detached | £145,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2018 | 9 NG16 6QA | Detached | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 21 Jan 2016 | 8 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £108,000 | |
| 23 Dec 2010 | 9 NG16 6QA | Detached | £124,995 | |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 15 NG16 6QA | Detached | £120,000 | |
| 22 Mar 2004 | 5 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £95,500 | |
| 12 Sep 2003 | 12 NG16 6QA | Detached | £74,000 | |
| 6 Jun 2003 | 20 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £93,500 | |
| 27 Sep 2002 | 7 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £62,000 | |
| 21 Jun 2002 | 8 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2002 | 1 NG16 6QA | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 5 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 3 NG16 6QA | Detached | £48,000 | |
| 17 Dec 1999 | 15 NG16 6QA | Detached | £46,000 | |
| 9 Dec 1999 | 7 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £40,750 | |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 11 NG16 6QA | Detached | £45,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1996 | 12 NG16 6QA | Detached | £36,000 | |
| 8 Mar 1996 | 7 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £32,500 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 8 NG16 6QA | Semi-detached | £40,950 |
Energy performance certificates
12 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 77 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5); House, detached (4); Bungalow, detached (3). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1967-1975 (5); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (9); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Ashfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,609 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,739 | £2,029 | £2,319 | £2,609 | £3,188 | £3,768 | £4,348 | £5,218 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (36% of about 690 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 151 m and 154 m above sea level (153 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG16 6QA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Kirkby-in-Ashfield 122,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Newstead 33,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) | |
| Sutton Parkway 141,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Friars Close Selston | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Sutton Bus Station Sutton in Ashfield | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | Ionity Charging Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 27 km (17 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Selston Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Jacksdale Dental Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Ashfield Community Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Kirkby-in-Ashfield Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Selston, Selston Cashzone | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,790 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 230 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Mansfield Road Allotments 9,980 m² | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Fishponds 170m south of Damstead Farm, a scheduled monument, 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Fishponds 170m south of Damstead Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill | Hill | 220 m south-west |
| Butler Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Millington Springs | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Bagthorpe Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Davis's Bottom | Valley | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Old Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 11.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 13.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Ashfield: see them on the Ashfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Selston High School | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Bagthorpe Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington Springs Care Centre NG16 6AN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 170 m | 5 Very good | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Ken's Newsagents NG16 6AF | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| The Dogs Paws NG16 6AT | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Selston Working Mens CLub NG16 6AG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 4 Good | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Sprinkle and Swirl NG16 6AX | Mobile caterer | 350 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Gurkha Chulo NG16 6AD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Holland Crescent (7); On or near Melbourne Street (6); On or near Upper Mexborough Road (4); On or near Annesley Lane (4); On or near Maid Marian Avenue (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 33% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 87% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 11% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 51% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 36% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 20% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 75% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 3% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 15% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 28% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 10% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- NG16 6QA: 20 addresses of 21 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Nightingale Crescent · Holland Crescent · Sherwood Way · Hardwick Drive · Portland Road · Upper Mexborough Road · Edwinstowe Drive · Maid Marian Avenue · Royal Oak Drive · Annesley Lane · Melbourne Street · Soverign Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.