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Retford East

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About

Retford East covers the eastern side of Retford town in Bassetlaw, sitting beyond the market square toward the suburbs. The area is mainly residential with a mix of housing, local shops and several primary schools. The River Idle runs close to parts of the ward and the railway line that serves Retford passes nearby, providing direct rail links toward Sheffield and Lincoln. Local community facilities include small parks and playing fields used by sports clubs and schools.

Street patterns reflect Retford’s market-town layout, with some commercial activity concentrated on the main roads feeding the centre. Regular bus services connect the area to the town centre and to neighbouring villages in Bassetlaw. Community halls and neighbourhood groups organise events through the year, often centred on school and church halls. On clear days the river corridor offers visible stretches of open water and reed beds that separate the residential streets from lower-lying land on the town’s eastern edge.

Area overview

On average Retford East has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Retford East is £41,711 per year. There are 4 schools in Retford East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Retford East is home to around 8,821 people, with a population density of about 932.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
14.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Retford East Population
8,821
Population density
932.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.25(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.24(-28%)
Shoplifting
6.92(-20%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.35(-15%)
Other theft
5.1(-11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,237
93.41%
Other White
233
2.64%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.44%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
37
0.42%
Other Asian
35
0.4%
Total population: 8,818

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,891
26.01%
No qualifications
1,497
20.59%
Level 3 (A level)
1,279
17.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,072
14.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
786
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 7,269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,598
39.44%
Owns with a mortgage
1,065
26.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
656
16.19%
Social rents from council
497
12.27%
Other social rented
141
3.48%
Total households: 4,052

Property prices in Retford East

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Retford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Retford East 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 Retford East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats11£102,000
Terraced28£144,000
Detached39£310,000
Semi-Detached55£175,000

10 years median price trend in Retford East

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

All postcodes in Retford East

DN226SH

Cornwall Road

DN226BG

Holly Court

DN227EY

Bramble Road

DN226SB

Bigsby Road

DN227GS

Thrumpton Lane

DN226HQ

Thrumpton Lane

DN227AE

Stanley Street

DN227EN

Hind Street

DN226JG

Elliott Close

DN225AD

Panola Way

DN226QN

Hirst Road

DN227JN

Grove Road

DN226RU

The Brambles

DN226JH

Whitehall Gardens

DN226NX

Arlington Way

DN226RA

Collins Walk

DN226QY

Armstrong Road

DN227HW

Harcourt Place

DN226PT

Wellington Street

DN220DR

Leverton Road

DN226HL

George Street

DN227ET

Gomersall Close

DN226SG

Bigsby Road

DN227AG

Thrumpton Lane

DN226QD

Leverton Road

DN226JX

Beardsalls Row

DN227GW

Poulter View

DN227JL

Grove Road

DN227DY

Elm Walk

DN226BD

Beehive Street

DN226UR

Forester Gardens

DN226EG

New Street

DN226RZ

Bigsby Road

DN227AQ

Thrumpton Close

DN226NL

Dominie Cross Road

DN220RN

Grove Road

DN227DU

Avenue Road

DN226HT

Frederick Street

DN226UB

Holdenby Close

DN227ZF

Cornelia Mews

DN226NH

Dominie Cross Road

DN226EB

Carolgate

DN227XH

Blossom Grove

DN227JD

The Paddock

DN227HU

Grove Coach Road

DN226UQ

Cutler Drive

DN226SA

St Saviours Close

DN226HW

Thrumpton Lane

DN226TS

Welham Grove

DN226RT

Tiln Lane

DN226TL

Moorgate

DN226TX

Park Lane

DN226HP

Poplar Street

DN226EH

Carolgate

DN226NA

Grove Lane

DN225AB

Bacopa Drive

DN227JG

London Road

DN227AF

Whinney Moor Lane

DN227JS

Allison Avenue

DN227AD

Newton Street

DN227WB

Adrians Walk

Data Sources

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