Middleton Close is in Selston, Nottingham and in Ashfield district. NG16 6RS is located in the Selston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ashfield. This postcode has been in use since 1999-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Middleton Close, Selston, Nottingham, NG16 6RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG16 6QE, NG16 6QF, NG16 6RL, NG16 6AX, NG16 6AP, NG16 6RR, NG16 6DA, NG16 6QB, NG16 6AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG16 6RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 51.7% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.3% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 41.5% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.8% | 44.9% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.2% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.3% | 64.9% | 0.6% | 48.4% | 16.5% |
| Good health | 28.6% | 26.8% | -1.8% | 33.6% | -6.8% |
| Fair health | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -7.8% |
| Bad health | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around NG16 6RS this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.3% | 7.5% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 21.2% | 0.7% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.9% | 24% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 7.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 27.4% | -1.4% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 100% | 97.1% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 15.7% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 97.3% | 94.2% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 94.7% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.3% | 76.7% | 7.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.8% | 37.2% | 23.6% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Middleton Close was 44.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% lower than the Jacksdale & Westwood average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Middleton Close has the 20th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Jacksdale & Westwood and the 149th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Ashfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Middleton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2025-01-17 | £261,736 |
| 7 Middleton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-01-10 | £247,751 |
| 19 Middleton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-02-29 | £143,925 |
| 3 Middleton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-01-27 | £258,180 |
| 1 Middleton Close, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2022-06-30 | £243,566 |
NG16 6RS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NG16 6RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Retired | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinxton Nursery School Kirkstead Road , Pinxton NG16 6NA | 3out of 4 | 2,741 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Normanton Nursery School Hamlet Lane , South Normanton DE55 2JB | 4out of 4 | 4,926 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 | 333 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selston CofE Infant and Nursery School Nottingham Road , Selston NG16 6DH | 4out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bagthorpe Primary School School Road , Bagthorpe NG16 5HB | 3out of 4 | 1,882 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby Woodhouse School Main Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 9EU | 3out of 4 | 2,412 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood Infant Academy Wharf Road , NG16 6PA | 4out of 4 | 2,665 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,132 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frederick Gent School Mansfield Road , South Normanton DE55 2ER | 2out of 4 | 4,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kirkby College Tennyson Street , NG17 7DH | 1out of 4 | 4,389 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashfield Comprehensive School Sutton Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8HP | 3out of 4 | 4,577 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 | 1,902 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Hill School Chartwell Road , Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,113 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gurkha Chulo | 240 Nottingham Road | 722 yd | |
| Lock 88 | 58-60 Whitworth Street | 808 yd | |
| Selston Football Club | Mansfield Road | 873 yd | |
| Time out tea rooms | Mansfield Road | 873 yd | |
| Selston Equestrian Centre | Commonside | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selston Working Mens CLub | 17 Recreation Street | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise Eater | 154-156 Nottingham Road | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | Nottingham Road | 843 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holly Hill Primary And Nursery School SCHOOL ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Parish Hall And Recreation Ground MANSFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 925 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.