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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 moderate 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
3/10
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
25.79(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.27(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.96(+7%)
Shoplifting
4.93(-43%)
Burglary
3.79(+14%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,017
95.09%
Other White
90
1.71%
Other Asian
20
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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 54 recent sales, the median property price is £172,500 in East Retford South area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £435,000.

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
Terraced16£138,500
Detached17£265,000
Flats2£75,000
Semi-Detached19£175,000

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

DN227NG

Wentworth Close

DN227FA

Newlands

DN227TD

Century Road

DN227NF

Lindrick Court

DN227ZR

The Old Gardens

DN227WT

Wollaton Rise

DN227UD

Forest View

DN227ZH

Hine Close

DN227UF

Ollerton Road

DN227TR

All Hallows Street

DN227ZL

Trent Bridge Road

DN227WL

Lords Court

DN227UT

Farm View

DN227ND

Torksey Mews

DN227WG

Canterbury Close

DN227TZ

High Street

DN227SQ

Fairway

DN227UJ

Dale Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.