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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

DN227JQ

Ollerton Road

DN227RU

Rufford Avenue

DN227TB

Harlow Terrace

DN227NW

West Carr Road

DN227RS

West Hill Road

DN226DU

Town Hall Yard

DN227DP

Glen Eagles Way

DN227GL

Lansdowne Court

DN227RL

Beechways

DN227TA

Tunnel Road

DN227TF

Ollerton Road

DN227UT

Farm View

DN227WG

Canterbury Close

DN226AE

Bridgegate

DN227GA

Newlands

DN227SJ

Ordsall Road

DN227TS

All Hallows Street

DN227FX

Chidmere

DN227GP

Broadleigh Court

DN226AA

Bridgegate

DN227FS

Arum Croft

DN227TY

High Street

DN227UP

All Hallows Close

DN227WS

Thoresby Way

DN227NQ

Ainsdale Green

DN227BJ

Pelham Road

DN227DA

Queen Street

DN227PZ

Amcott Way

DN227SB

Rose Lea

DN227ZT

Black Hereford Way

DN227DQ

Victoria Road

DN227DR

Troon Court

DN227UY

Bridgegate

DN227UF

Ollerton Road

DN227UZ

Bridgegate

DN227ZG

The Laurels

DN227RN

Chestnut Avenue

DN227ZJ

Rosewood Court

DN226DQ

The Square

DN226HZ

Albert Road

DN227WE

Hove Chase

DN227WY

Lansdown Drive

DN226DE

East Retford West

DN227ND

Torksey Mews

DN227SE

The Oval

DN226JB

Albert Road

DN227AY

Rectory Road

DN227BE

Hospital Road

DN227NF

Lindrick Court

DN227TD

Century Road

DN227NG

Wentworth Close

DN227NN

West Carr Road

DN227RJ

Wharncliffe Road

DN227TL

Farfield

DN226PG

Willow Bridge Close

DN227BP

Babworth Road

DN227FY

Lyncombe Court

DN227UL

River View

DN227UR

Bankside

DN227WL

Lords Court

DN227WN

Bridon Close

DN226DG

Chancery Lane

DN226EZ

Canal Street

DN227BN

Cobwell Road

DN227US

All Hallows View

DN226DY

Carolgate

DN227ZQ

Black Hereford Way

DN227DB

Clumber Street

DN227HS

Taunton Way

DN227NL

Babworth Crescent

DN227RP

Welbeck Road

DN226FA

Carolgate

DN227AZ

Hospital Road

DN227DJ

Victoria Road

DN227WT

Wollaton Rise

DN226HY

Duke Street

DN227NX

Stratford Crescent

DN227PE

Ordsall Park Close

DN226FD

Albert Road

DN227PP

West Park Place

DN227RH

Wharncliffe Road

DN226BU

Carolgate

DN226ES

West Street

DN227FE

Ollerton Road

DN227PF

Jubilee Road

DN227RX

Greenway

DN227SQ

Fairway

DN227WJ

Sycamore Court

DN226JL

Wharf Road

DN227BT

Westfield Road

DN227BX

The Crescent

DN227NS

Southgate

DN227PA

Ordsall Park Road

DN227RT

West Hill Road

DN227SN

Stirling Road

DN227UD

Forest View

DN226ER

Carr Road

DN227DS

Birkdale Grove

DN227ER

Chelmsford Mews

DN227FZ

Arum Croft

Data Sources

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