Columbia Close is in Selston, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG16 6GP is located in the Selston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Columbia Close, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6GP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 6JE, NG16 6GR, NG16 6AW, NG16 6FP, NG16 6BB, NG16 6GN, NG16 6AU, NG16 6BD, NG16 6FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG16 6GP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.3% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.7% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31% | 36.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 50.6% | -0.8% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.4% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 6% | -3.8% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 4.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.7% | 45.2% | -2.5% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 36.2% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 14.9% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 12.3% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 9.7% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 14.3% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19% | 26.9% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 10.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 28% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.4% | 2.3% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 99.1% | 97% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
In this area, 96.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 96.6% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 96.8% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.3% | 37.2% | 13.1% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Columbia Close was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.4% lower than the Jacksdale & Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Columbia Close has the 13th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood and the 89th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Columbia Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-04-26 | £198,493 |
| 5 Columbia Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £203,500 | 2023-08-31 | £209,332 |
| 30 Columbia Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2021-11-26 | £189,623 |
| 8 Columbia Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2021-08-20 | £186,904 |
| 11 Columbia Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-03-02 | £245,345 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Education | 17 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School Off Portland Road , Selston NG16 6AW | 3out of 4 | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Selston NG16 6DH | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bagthorpe Primary School School Road , Bagthorpe NG16 5HB | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Infant Academy Wharf Road , NG16 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkstead Junior Academy Kirkstead Road , NG16 6NA | 1out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selston High School Chapel Road , Selston NG16 6BW | 3out of 4 | 679 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 3,676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,669 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 4,756 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollyteach Limited The Gables Farm (Bleak Hall) , Off Beauvale Roade NG17 9FW | - not rated | 2,416 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selston Equestrian Centre | Commonside | 451 yd | |
| Selston Football Club | Mansfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Time out tea rooms | Mansfield Road | 453 yd | |
| Lock 88 | 58-60 Whitworth Street | 644 yd | |
| Tin Hat Centre | Chapel Road | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selston Working Mens CLub | 17 Recreation Street | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Eater | 154-156 Nottingham Road | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Nottingham Road | 687 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill Primary And Nursery School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 168 yd |
| Parish Hall And Recreation Ground MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 441 yd |
| Selston High School CHAPEL ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Selston Leisure Centre CHAPEL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 173.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.