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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

DN226JB

Albert Road

DN227BH

Queen Street

DN226HQ

Thrumpton Lane

DN227PA

Ordsall Park Road

DN227BW

Cobwell Road

DN227PP

West Park Place

DN226HN

Thomas Street

DN227XE

Bridgegate

DN227PQ

Ordsall Park Road

DN226PB

Churchgate

DN227AY

Rectory Road

DN227NW

West Carr Road

DN227DQ

Victoria Road

DN227DH

Darrel Road

DN226AE

Bridgegate

DN227AZ

Hospital Road

DN227DJ

Victoria Road

DN227BS

Myrtle Street

DN227GY

West Carr Road

DN227WD

Laurel Grove

DN227HL

Grieves Close

DN226DQ

The Square

DN227PS

Bramcote Drive

DN226DX

Coronation Street

DN227AW

Albert Road

DN226BL

Exchange Street

DN226EF

Carolgate

DN226BN

Jubilee Courtyard

DN227DB

Clumber Street

DN227DD

Cobwell Road

DN226AL

Bridgegate

DN227PB

Ordsall Park Road

DN226NU

Churchgate

DN227AS

Babworth Mews

DN226PH

Churchgate

DN226BA

Wright Wilson Street

DN226HT

Frederick Street

DN227PL

Ordsall Road

DN226DU

Town Hall Yard

DN227NY

Ordsall Park Road

DN227NX

Stratford Crescent

DN227NU

Devonshire Road

DN227DL

Queen Street

DN226HS

Thrumpton Lane

DN226FE

Mill Bridge Close

DN227WB

Adrians Walk

DN226DF

Bridgegate

DN227PF

Jubilee Road

DN227AT

Whinney Moor Close

DN226FG

East Retford West

DN227SX

Gala Way

DN227NL

Babworth Crescent

DN227PR

Northumbria Drive

DN226HH

Thrumpton Lane

Data Sources

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