Postcode report
Is NG16 6BF a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About NG16 6BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
NG16 6BF is a postcode in Selston, Ashfield, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NG16 6BF, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NG16 6BF are property market signals and jobs, while health is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NG16 6BF is based on Ashfield 011 Census 2021. It covers 6,584 residents, 1,115 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 47, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 13% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near NG16 6BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NG16 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £220k from 142 rolling sales, down 6.4% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NG16 6BF can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NG16 6BF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around NG16 6BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about NG16 6BF
Is NG16 6BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 28% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NG16 6BF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NG16 6BF?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NG16 6BF?
LocaleIQ matched NG16 6BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NG16 6BF?
The latest median sold price is £220k based on 142 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NG16 6BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.