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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 moderate crime levels, with around 69 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 per household 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
35.25(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.72(+2%)
Shoplifting
10.92(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+30%)
Vehicle crime
4.78(+14%)
East Midlands average

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,847
26.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,370
19.4%
No qualifications
1,314
18.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,111
15.73%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
788
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 7,063

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 93 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 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
Detached22£280,000
Flats5£100,000
Semi-Detached30£178,925
Terraced36£141,000

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

DN227UJ

Dale Close

DN227DL

Queen Street

DN227PD

Ordsall Park Drive

DN227SA

The Oval

DN227UU

River View

DN227PU

Brecks Road

DN227UQ

Grange Road

DN226DW

Market Place

DN227UB

Brecks Road

DN227FB

Ash Croft

DN227EA

Old Hall Drive

DN227TJ

Ollerton Road

DN227ZL

Trent Bridge Road

DN226NY

Churchgate

DN227FW

Hillview

DN226AF

Bridgegate

DN227UE

Ollerton Road

DN226BP

Exchange Street

DN226NU

Churchgate

DN226PH

Churchgate

DN227NR

Portland Road

DN227RW

Welbeck Road

DN226DF

Bridgegate

DN226ET

Savile Street

DN227BW

Cobwell Road

DN227BY

Queen Street

DN227FR

Ashcroft

DN227NH

Sunningdale

DN227SD

The Oval

DN227WA

Rose Bowl Gardens

DN227WH

Hawthorne Court

DN227DD

Cobwell Road

DN227ZP

High Street

DN226PB

Churchgate

DN227NP

Manvers Road

DN227SH

West Hill Road

DN227AP

Artillery Terrace

DN227DG

Station Cottages

DN227DH

Darrel Road

DN227GZ

Grace Road

DN227WW

Eden Court

DN227HN

Edgbaston Drive

DN227TP

All Hallows Street

DN227WR

Oxton Close

DN226AS

Carolgate

DN227DF

Station Road

DN227PG

Jubilee Road

DN227RR

West Hill Road

DN227UW

Bankside

DN227ZR

The Old Gardens

DN227TZ

High Street

DN227UH

Sherwood Road

DN226JD

Albert Road

DN227PR

Northumbria Drive

DN227WP

Elizabethan Gardens

DN227RZ

Briar Lea

DN226JQ

Whitehall Court

DN227DN

Woodhall Green

DN227SR

Trent Bridge Road

DN227WX

Woburn Grove

DN227ZE

Lincoln Red Close

DN226PE

Churchgate

DN227PN

Ordsall Road

DN227TR

All Hallows Street

DN227TU

Church Lane

DN227TW

Millfield Close

DN227EE

Headingley Road

DN226FE

Mill Bridge Close

DN227FU

East Retford South

DN227NT

Manvers Road

DN227NY

Ordsall Park Road

DN227WU

St Andrews Way

DN227ZN

Hawthorne Wood

DN226AJ

Bridgegate Centre

DN226BN

Jubilee Courtyard

DN227AS

Babworth Mews

DN227FT

Sedgemere

DN227PB

Ordsall Park Road

DN227PW

Ordsall Road

DN227TQ

Ollerton Road

DN226BH

Bridgegate Place

DN226EF

Carolgate

DN226EN

Wharf Road

DN227BS

Myrtle Street

DN227PJ

Ordsall Park Road

DN227SG

West Hill Road

DN227TT

Goosemoor Lane

DN226AL

Bridgegate

DN227UG

Ollerton Road

DN227ZH

Hine Close

DN227BU

Westfield Road

DN227DZ

River Lane

DN226FB

Amcott Way

DN226HU

Thrumpton Lane

DN227BH

Queen Street

DN227TH

Ollerton Road

DN227XE

Bridgegate

DN228EN

Babworth Road

DN226EU

Chancery Lane

DN227GN

Broadleigh Court

Data Sources

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