Postcode Analysis Ashfield, East Midlands

WILLOW CLOSE, NG16 6RP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLOW CLOSE, NG16 6RP.

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Population

189

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 36,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG16 6RP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

NG16 6RP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 87% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £166k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG16 6RP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Willow Close, 0.3km from Lane End, Annesley in Selston. Administratively it sits within Selston ward and the Ashfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NG16 6RP are sourced from Output Area E00142466 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG16 6RP. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.9%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 145,000

5 sales · Mean £ 144,000

Detached

£ 158,750

4 sales · Mean £ 158,125

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NG16 6RP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Anti-social behaviour10
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft4
Other crime4

school Local Schools

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Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

Good327 pupils0.7 km
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Selston High School

Good873 pupils1.3 km
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Selston Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Outstanding1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Lock 880.9 km
  • Gurkha Chulo0.7 km
  • Selston Football Club1.0 km
  • Selston Parish Village Halls Charity1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Ken's Newsagents0.4 km
  • Pennine Store0.9 km
  • The Dogs Paws0.5 km
  • Wells Pharmacy0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Selston Working Mens CLub0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kirkby in Ashfield3.7 km
  • Newstead4.4 km
  • Alfreton6.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Forest Close0.1 km
  • Forest Close0.1 km
  • Maid Marian Avenue0.1 km
  • Maid Marian Avenue0.1 km
  • Forest Close0.2 km