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East Retford East

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About

East Retford East ward encompasses a residential area on the eastern side of the town centre. The ward includes a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by the River Idle to the west and contains the King's Park recreation ground, which provides a significant green space for the community. Local services and shops are concentrated along the main arterial roads leading into the town.

The ward is home to the East Retford War Memorial, a prominent local landmark. Residential streets are generally quiet, with the area functioning as a commuter base for Nottingham and other parts of the county. The landscape is largely flat, characteristic of the Idle Valley, with some areas prone to flooding from the river system. Community facilities include several schools and places of worship serving the local population.

Area overview

On average East Retford East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Retford East is £41,711 per year. There are 3 schools in East Retford East: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Retford East is home to around 7,159 people, with a population density of about 789.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Retford East Population
7,159
Population density
789.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.7(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-29%)
Shoplifting
7.54(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.12(-5%)
Other theft
6.84(+18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,699
93.64%
Other White
186
2.6%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
33
0.46%
Pakistani
29
0.41%
Irish
28
0.39%
Total population: 7,154

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,584
26.53%
No qualifications
1,270
21.27%
Level 3 (A level)
1,008
16.88%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
861
14.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 5,971

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,367
41.35%
Owns with a mortgage
833
25.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
502
15.18%
Social rents from council
467
14.13%
Other social rented
62
1.88%
Total households: 3,306

Property prices in East Retford East

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in East Retford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £77,500 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Retford East in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Retford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£352,500
Flats3£98,250
Semi-Detached35£170,000
Terraced24£140,000

10 years median price trend in East Retford East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Retford East.

All postcodes in East Retford East

DN227DU

Avenue Road

DN227EG

Storcroft Road

DN227JL

Grove Road

DN227JS

Allison Avenue

DN220RN

Grove Road

DN226LE

Grove Street

DN226PS

Wellington Square

DN226QT

Crossways

DN225AE

East Retford East

DN226RH

Moorgate

DN227DY

Elm Walk

DN227JG

London Road

DN226NN

Grove Street

DN227EN

Hind Street

DN227EX

Bracken Lane

DN226NX

Arlington Way

DN226QY

Armstrong Road

DN226RS

Moorgate

DN227EQ

Caledonian Road

DN229JJ

Smeath Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.