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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 67 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
67
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(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(-9%)
Shoplifting
10.92(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.23(+38%)
Vehicle crime
4.21(+2%)
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 110 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
Terraced42£132,500
Detached24£270,000
Flats7£105,000
Semi-Detached37£180,000

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

DN227BU

Westfield Road

DN227UH

Sherwood Road

DN227ZQ

Black Hereford Way

DN227FR

Ashcroft

DN227WY

Lansdown Drive

DN227UR

Bankside

DN227WJ

Sycamore Court

DN227JQ

Ollerton Road

DN227BZ

Prince Of Wales Street

DN227UD

Forest View

DN227TR

All Hallows Street

DN227TF

Ollerton Road

DN227FX

Chidmere

DN227TT

Goosemoor Lane

DN227SA

The Oval

DN227ZT

Black Hereford Way

DN227RT

West Hill Road

DN227DQ

Victoria Road

DN227WA

Rose Bowl Gardens

DN227BE

Hospital Road

DN227RH

Wharncliffe Road

DN226HY

Duke Street

DN226FD

Albert Road

DN227PU

Brecks Road

DN227UE

Ollerton Road

DN227PW

Ordsall Road

DN227NX

Stratford Crescent

DN227FU

East Retford South

DN226BU

Carolgate

DN226DB

The Square

DN226HZ

Albert Road

DN227HS

Taunton Way

DN226ET

Savile Street

DN226DE

East Retford West

DN227RW

Welbeck Road

DN227ZB

White Park Place

DN227UB

Brecks Road

DN227TA

Tunnel Road

DN227NU

Devonshire Road

DN226AE

Bridgegate

DN227DD

Cobwell Road

DN227ZH

Hine Close

DN226DG

Chancery Lane

DN226PH

Churchgate

DN227SH

West Hill Road

DN227TN

Willow Holt

DN226HU

Thrumpton Lane

DN227XE

Bridgegate

DN227BX

The Crescent

DN227UX

Bridgegate

DN227DJ

Victoria Road

DN226BH

Bridgegate Place

DN227UZ

Bridgegate

DN227TE

Ollerton Road

DN227WX

Woburn Grove

DN227NR

Portland Road

DN227DP

Glen Eagles Way

DN227SQ

Fairway

DN227ZR

The Old Gardens

DN227DA

Queen Street

DN227RL

Beechways

DN227DH

Darrel Road

DN227DB

Clumber Street

DN227GN

Broadleigh Court

DN226FA

Carolgate

DN227FB

Ash Croft

DN226AS

Carolgate

DN226AL

Bridgegate

DN227NQ

Ainsdale Green

DN227TZ

High Street

DN227FD

Kingsmead

DN227TU

Church Lane

DN227AP

Artillery Terrace

DN227TS

All Hallows Street

DN226DU

Town Hall Yard

DN227WG

Canterbury Close

DN227WH

Hawthorne Court

DN226DX

Coronation Street

DN227ZN

Hawthorne Wood

DN226FB

Amcott Way

DN227RY

Rufford Avenue

DN227UA

Brecks Road

DN228EN

Babworth Road

DN227SD

The Oval

DN226EF

Carolgate

DN227PH

Harewood Avenue

DN226PA

Churchgate

DN227TY

High Street

DN227BW

Cobwell Road

DN227FY

Lyncombe Court

DN227FE

Ollerton Road

DN227DR

Troon Court

DN227TJ

Ollerton Road

DN227DF

Station Road

DN227WT

Wollaton Rise

DN226ES

West Street

DN227GH

Ashford Court

DN227WP

Elizabethan Gardens

DN227US

All Hallows View

DN227SF

The Oval

Data Sources

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