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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 85 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
85
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
44.76(+31%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.14(+10%)
Shoplifting
15.63(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.8(+45%)
Vehicle crime
6.17(+48%)
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 56 recent sales, the median property price is £170,500 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
Detached6£365,000
Flats4£105,000
Semi-Detached23£187,500
Terraced23£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.

Data Sources

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