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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

DN227NY

Ordsall Park Road

DN226FG

East Retford West

DN227ZL

Trent Bridge Road

DN226ER

Carr Road

DN227GZ

Grace Road

DN226BN

Jubilee Courtyard

DN227BY

Queen Street

DN227FT

Sedgemere

DN226EU

Chancery Lane

DN227UL

River View

DN226AA

Bridgegate

DN227AS

Babworth Mews

DN227PD

Ordsall Park Drive

DN227EE

Headingley Road

DN227UT

Farm View

DN227UN

Dale Close

DN226AF

Bridgegate

DN227RX

Greenway

DN227SR

Trent Bridge Road

DN227UF

Ollerton Road

DN226JD

Albert Road

DN227ZP

High Street

DN227PN

Ordsall Road

DN227BS

Myrtle Street

DN227WN

Bridon Close

DN227PP

West Park Place

DN227PL

Ordsall Road

DN227DW

Ollerton Road

DN227RZ

Briar Lea

DN226EN

Wharf Road

DN227RN

Chestnut Avenue

DN227GL

Lansdowne Court

DN227NJ

Babworth Road

DN227FW

Hillview

DN226DY

Carolgate

DN227DS

Birkdale Grove

DN226FE

Mill Bridge Close

DN227AY

Rectory Road

DN227SW

West Carr Road

DN227WZ

Blue Albion Street

DN227WR

Oxton Close

DN227WW

Eden Court

DN226JB

Albert Road

DN227GP

Broadleigh Court

DN227GY

West Carr Road

DN227AZ

Hospital Road

DN227PE

Ordsall Park Close

DN227UG

Ollerton Road

DN227ZJ

Rosewood Court

DN227DL

Queen Street

DN227WU

St Andrews Way

DN227DG

Station Cottages

DN226NY

Churchgate

DN227UU

River View

DN227FA

Newlands

DN227SE

The Oval

DN227BH

Queen Street

DN226DQ

The Square

DN227RJ

Wharncliffe Road

DN227TD

Century Road

DN227NN

West Carr Road

DN227RU

Rufford Avenue

DN227PR

Northumbria Drive

DN227FZ

Arum Croft

DN226NU

Churchgate

DN227ND

Torksey Mews

DN227NF

Lindrick Court

DN227PJ

Ordsall Park Road

DN226JL

Wharf Road

DN227FS

Arum Croft

DN227TB

Harlow Terrace

DN227SG

West Hill Road

DN227PQ

Ordsall Park Road

DN227TW

Millfield Close

DN226BL

Exchange Street

DN226PE

Churchgate

DN226DW

Market Place

DN227PZ

Amcott Way

DN226FF

Spicer'S Court

DN227PF

Jubilee Road

DN226AJ

Bridgegate Centre

DN227TP

All Hallows Street

DN227NS

Southgate

DN227UY

Bridgegate

DN227UW

Bankside

DN227SJ

Ordsall Road

DN227WE

Hove Chase

DN227UJ

Dale Close

DN227DZ

River Lane

DN227HN

Edgbaston Drive

DN227NT

Manvers Road

DN226EZ

Canal Street

DN226PB

Churchgate

DN227SB

Rose Lea

DN227TH

Ollerton Road

DN226BP

Exchange Street

DN227NW

West Carr Road

DN227AW

Albert Road

DN227BT

Westfield Road

DN227RP

Welbeck Road

Data Sources

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