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East Retford West

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About

East Retford West ward covers the western residential and commercial districts of the town of Retford. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern estates, alongside local shopping parades and service businesses. It contains the town's main railway station, providing direct links to Sheffield, Lincoln, and London. The ward is bounded by the River Idle to the east and includes Retford Hospital, serving as a key local healthcare facility.

The landscape transitions to more open land towards the western edges, bordering agricultural areas. A notable local feature is the King's Park, offering recreational space with sports pitches and a bowling green. The ward's infrastructure supports daily life with several primary schools, community centres, and easy access to the A638 road. Its composition reflects Retford's role as a market town and transport hub within northern Nottinghamshire.

Area overview

On average East Retford West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 79 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in East Retford West is £44,424 per year. There are 4 schools in East Retford West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). East Retford West is home to around 5,183 people, with a population density of about 1,779.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
79
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
16%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

East Retford West Population
5,183
Population density
1,779.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.03(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.01(-5%)
Shoplifting
14.08(+62%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.19(+50%)
Vehicle crime
5.4(+31%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,787
92.34%
Other White
172
3.32%
Other Asian
41
0.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
25
0.48%
African
23
0.44%
Total population: 5,184

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,157
27.58%
Level 3 (A level)
815
19.43%
No qualifications
724
17.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
666
15.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
466
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 4,195

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
729
29.99%
Owns with a mortgage
703
28.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
629
25.87%
Other social rented
239
9.83%
Social rents from council
67
2.76%
Total households: 2,431

Property prices in East Retford West

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £173,000 in East Retford West area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £570,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Retford West 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 West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£105,000
Detached9£310,000
Semi-Detached32£184,475
Terraced31£126,000

10 years median price trend in East Retford West

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

All postcodes in East Retford West

DN227AQ

Thrumpton Close

DN227AA

Whinney Moor Lane

DN227EA

Old Hall Drive

DN226AJ

Bridgegate Centre

DN226JD

Albert Road

DN226HL

George Street

DN227BT

Westfield Road

DN227NR

Portland Road

DN226PE

Churchgate

DN227UX

Bridgegate

DN227PJ

Ordsall Park Road

DN226AF

Bridgegate

DN227ZN

Hawthorne Wood

DN227PD

Ordsall Park Drive

DN226JL

Wharf Road

DN226HG

London Road Business Park

DN227BJ

Pelham Road

DN226JH

Whitehall Gardens

DN227PE

Ordsall Park Close

DN228EN

Babworth Road

DN227PN

Ordsall Road

DN226HZ

Albert Road

DN226PG

Willow Bridge Close

DN227ZJ

Rosewood Court

DN227AD

Newton Street

DN227GT

Meden Way

DN227NT

Manvers Road

DN226AS

Carolgate

DN226ES

West Street

DN227AF

Whinney Moor Lane

DN226BD

Beehive Street

DN227DG

Station Cottages

DN226DG

Chancery Lane

DN226JQ

Whitehall Court

DN226ER

Carr Road

DN227GS

Thrumpton Lane

DN226EU

Chancery Lane

DN226HP

Poplar Street

DN227SW

West Carr Road

DN227UZ

Bridgegate

DN226DE

East Retford West

DN227PW

Ordsall Road

DN226AA

Bridgegate

DN227BE

Hospital Road

DN227AJ

Thrumpton Lane

DN226DY

Carolgate

DN226HA

Jenkins Avenue

DN226JE

Beehive Street

DN227DE

Station Road

DN227PZ

Amcott Way

DN227BZ

Prince Of Wales Street

DN227AB

Woodlands

DN227AG

Thrumpton Lane

DN227BP

Babworth Road

DN227SN

Stirling Road

DN226BU

Carolgate

DN227GW

Poulter View

DN226EZ

Canal Street

DN226FF

Spicer'S Court

DN226DB

The Square

DN226FD

Albert Road

DN227DA

Queen Street

DN226FB

Amcott Way

DN226BP

Exchange Street

DN227AP

Artillery Terrace

DN226PA

Churchgate

DN226NY

Churchgate

DN226HR

West Grove Road

DN226HW

Thrumpton Lane

DN227BU

Westfield Road

DN226JF

Albert Road

DN226DW

Market Place

DN226BH

Bridgegate Place

DN226HU

Thrumpton Lane

DN226ET

Savile Street

DN227NJ

Babworth Road

DN226DS

Polymer Court

DN227NP

Manvers Road

DN227NN

West Carr Road

DN226FA

Carolgate

DN227BX

The Crescent

DN227DF

Station Road

DN227AH

New Inn Walk

DN227PG

Jubilee Road

DN226HY

Duke Street

DN227DZ

River Lane

DN227BL

Whinney Moor Way

DN226JG

Elliott Close

DN227PH

Harewood Avenue

DN227GU

Maun Close

DN227BN

Cobwell Road

DN227AE

Stanley Street

DN226NS

Swans Quay

DN227BY

Queen Street

DN226HX

Whitehall Road

DN226AY

London Road

DN226HF

De Brouwer Close

DN227UY

Bridgegate

DN227WP

Elizabethan Gardens

DN226EN

Wharf Road

Data Sources

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