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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

DN227RT

West Hill Road

DN227UD

Forest View

DN227DS

Birkdale Grove

DN227ER

Chelmsford Mews

DN227FZ

Arum Croft

DN227FD

Kingsmead

DN227RY

Rufford Avenue

DN227SF

The Oval

DN227UN

Dale Close

DN227FA

Newlands

DN227SL

Ordsall Road

DN227GH

Ashford Court

DN227DW

Ollerton Road

DN227UA

Brecks Road

DN227WZ

Blue Albion Street

DN227TE

Ollerton Road

DN227ZB

White Park Place

DN227TN

Willow Holt

Data Sources

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