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Retford South

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About

Retford South is a residential area situated directly south of Retford town centre. The neighbourhood is primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Local amenities are centred along the main arterial roads, providing essential shops and services for the community.

The area is bordered by the Chesterfield Canal to the west, offering a linear green space for walking. Residential streets are generally quiet, with several small parks and playing fields scattered throughout. The railway line forms a clear eastern boundary, separating it from more industrial land uses.

Area overview

On average Retford South has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Retford South is £45,409 per year. There are 4 schools in Retford South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Retford South is home to around 8,794 people, with a population density of about 1,599.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Retford South Population
8,794
Population density
1,599.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,266
94%
Other White
215
2.44%
Other Asian
46
0.52%
African
36
0.41%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
33
0.38%
Total population: 8,794

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,241
30.81%
Owns outright
1,214
30.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
746
18.52%
Social rents from council
468
11.62%
Other social rented
249
6.18%
Total households: 4,028

Property prices in Retford South

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £175,000 in Retford South 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 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 Retford South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached26£307,500
Flats6£86,250
Semi-Detached29£177,850
Terraced34£130,000

10 years median price trend in Retford South

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

All postcodes in Retford South

DN227WW

Eden Court

DN227DG

Station Cottages

DN227DH

Darrel Road

DN227AP

Artillery Terrace

DN227GZ

Grace Road

DN227HN

Edgbaston Drive

DN227TP

All Hallows Street

DN227WR

Oxton Close

DN227PG

Jubilee Road

DN227RR

West Hill Road

DN227UW

Bankside

DN227ZR

The Old Gardens

DN227DF

Station Road

DN226AS

Carolgate

DN227TZ

High Street

DN227UH

Sherwood Road

DN227PR

Northumbria Drive

DN226FG

East Retford West

DN226JD

Albert Road

DN227WP

Elizabethan Gardens

DN227ZE

Lincoln Red Close

DN227DN

Woodhall Green

DN227SR

Trent Bridge Road

DN227RZ

Briar Lea

DN227WX

Woburn Grove

DN226JQ

Whitehall Court

DN227TW

Millfield Close

DN226PE

Churchgate

DN227ZN

Hawthorne Wood

DN226FE

Mill Bridge Close

DN227PN

Ordsall Road

DN227TU

Church Lane

DN227TR

All Hallows Street

DN227NT

Manvers Road

DN227NY

Ordsall Park Road

DN227WU

St Andrews Way

DN227FU

East Retford South

DN227EE

Headingley Road

DN227PW

Ordsall Road

DN227FT

Sedgemere

DN227PB

Ordsall Park Road

DN227TQ

Ollerton Road

DN227AS

Babworth Mews

DN226BN

Jubilee Courtyard

DN226AJ

Bridgegate Centre

DN226EF

Carolgate

DN226BH

Bridgegate Place

DN227UG

Ollerton Road

DN227ZH

Hine Close

DN226AL

Bridgegate

DN227PJ

Ordsall Park Road

DN227SG

West Hill Road

DN227TT

Goosemoor Lane

DN227BS

Myrtle Street

DN226EN

Wharf Road

DN227DZ

River Lane

DN227BU

Westfield Road

DN227XE

Bridgegate

DN228EN

Babworth Road

DN226HU

Thrumpton Lane

DN227BH

Queen Street

DN227TH

Ollerton Road

DN226FB

Amcott Way

DN227NW

West Carr Road

DN227JQ

Ollerton Road

DN227TB

Harlow Terrace

DN227RU

Rufford Avenue

DN226EU

Chancery Lane

DN227GN

Broadleigh Court

DN227TA

Tunnel Road

DN227UT

Farm View

DN226DU

Town Hall Yard

DN227TF

Ollerton Road

DN227GL

Lansdowne Court

DN227RS

West Hill Road

DN227RL

Beechways

DN227WG

Canterbury Close

DN227DP

Glen Eagles Way

DN227TS

All Hallows Street

DN227GA

Newlands

DN226AE

Bridgegate

DN226AA

Bridgegate

DN227TY

High Street

DN227FS

Arum Croft

DN227SJ

Ordsall Road

DN227GP

Broadleigh Court

DN227FX

Chidmere

DN227WS

Thoresby Way

DN227UP

All Hallows Close

DN227NQ

Ainsdale Green

DN227UY

Bridgegate

DN227DQ

Victoria Road

DN227PZ

Amcott Way

DN227SB

Rose Lea

DN227ZT

Black Hereford Way

DN227DA

Queen Street

DN227BJ

Pelham Road

DN227DR

Troon Court

DN227UF

Ollerton Road

DN227UZ

Bridgegate

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.