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East Retford South

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About

East Retford South ward covers the southern residential neighbourhoods of the town of East Retford. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, alongside local shopping parades and community facilities. Its western boundary is largely defined by the River Idle, which flows northwards towards the town centre. The ward includes several primary schools and playing fields, serving its local population.

The landscape is largely flat, typical of the Idle Valley, with some open green spaces interspersed among the homes. A notable local feature is the presence of the Chesterfield Canal, which passes through the southern part of the ward near West Retford, offering a linear route for walking and cycling. Residential streets are mostly quiet, with direct road links leading into the town centre and out towards the A638.

Area overview

On average East Retford South has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Retford South is £45,409 per year. There are 1 schools in East Retford South: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). East Retford South is home to around 5,274 people, with a population density of about 1,769.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Retford South Population
5,274
Population density
1,769.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.51(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.22(-13%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.39(-1%)
Burglary
5.69(+70%)
Vehicle crime
3.79(-9%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,017
95.09%
Other White
90
1.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.38%
Other Asian
20
0.38%
African
19
0.36%
Total population: 5,276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
995
23.88%
Level 3 (A level)
827
19.85%
No qualifications
817
19.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
657
15.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
479
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 4,166

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
770
32.86%
Owns outright
716
30.56%
Social rents from council
431
18.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
271
11.57%
Other social rented
89
3.8%
Total households: 2,343

Property prices in East Retford South

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in East Retford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £445,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Retford South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£265,000
Flats2£75,000
Semi-Detached16£172,500
Terraced17£142,000

10 years median price trend in East Retford South

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

All postcodes in East Retford South

DN227UJ

Dale Close

DN227SA

The Oval

DN227UU

River View

DN227PU

Brecks Road

DN227UQ

Grange Road

DN227UB

Brecks Road

DN227FB

Ash Croft

DN227TJ

Ollerton Road

DN227ZL

Trent Bridge Road

DN227FW

Hillview

DN227UE

Ollerton Road

DN227RW

Welbeck Road

DN227FR

Ashcroft

DN227NH

Sunningdale

DN227SD

The Oval

DN227WA

Rose Bowl Gardens

DN227WH

Hawthorne Court

DN227ZP

High Street

DN227SH

West Hill Road

DN227GZ

Grace Road

DN227WW

Eden Court

DN227HN

Edgbaston Drive

DN227TP

All Hallows Street

DN227WR

Oxton Close

DN227RR

West Hill Road

DN227UW

Bankside

DN227ZR

The Old Gardens

DN227TZ

High Street

DN227UH

Sherwood Road

DN227RZ

Briar Lea

DN227DN

Woodhall Green

DN227SR

Trent Bridge Road

DN227WX

Woburn Grove

DN227ZE

Lincoln Red Close

DN227TR

All Hallows Street

DN227TU

Church Lane

DN227TW

Millfield Close

DN227EE

Headingley Road

DN227FU

East Retford South

DN227WU

St Andrews Way

DN227FT

Sedgemere

DN227TQ

Ollerton Road

DN227SG

West Hill Road

DN227TT

Goosemoor Lane

DN227UG

Ollerton Road

DN227ZH

Hine Close

DN227TH

Ollerton Road

DN227GN

Broadleigh Court

DN227JQ

Ollerton Road

DN227RU

Rufford Avenue

DN227TB

Harlow Terrace

DN227RS

West Hill Road

DN227DP

Glen Eagles Way

DN227GL

Lansdowne Court

DN227RL

Beechways

DN227TA

Tunnel Road

DN227TF

Ollerton Road

DN227UT

Farm View

DN227WG

Canterbury Close

DN227GA

Newlands

DN227SJ

Ordsall Road

DN227TS

All Hallows Street

DN227FX

Chidmere

DN227GP

Broadleigh Court

DN227FS

Arum Croft

DN227TY

High Street

DN227UP

All Hallows Close

DN227WS

Thoresby Way

DN227NQ

Ainsdale Green

DN227SB

Rose Lea

DN227ZT

Black Hereford Way

DN227DR

Troon Court

DN227UF

Ollerton Road

DN227ZG

The Laurels

DN227RN

Chestnut Avenue

DN227WE

Hove Chase

DN227WY

Lansdown Drive

DN227ND

Torksey Mews

DN227SE

The Oval

DN227NF

Lindrick Court

DN227TD

Century Road

DN227NG

Wentworth Close

DN227RJ

Wharncliffe Road

DN227TL

Farfield

DN227FY

Lyncombe Court

DN227UL

River View

DN227UR

Bankside

DN227WL

Lords Court

DN227WN

Bridon Close

DN227US

All Hallows View

DN227ZQ

Black Hereford Way

DN227HS

Taunton Way

DN227RP

Welbeck Road

DN227WT

Wollaton Rise

DN227RH

Wharncliffe Road

DN227FE

Ollerton Road

DN227RX

Greenway

DN227SQ

Fairway

DN227WJ

Sycamore Court

DN227NS

Southgate

Data Sources

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