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Retford South

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

Deprivation level

6/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Retford South Population

8,794

Population density

1,599.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

8,266

94%

Other White

215

2.44%

Other Asian

0.52%

African

0.41%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 8,794

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Terraced	42	£132,500	£70,050	£111,250	£167,500	£209,750
Detached	24	£270,000	£153,925	£227,500	£325,000	£477,500
Flats	7	£105,000	£71,000	£92,500	£105,500	£106,000
Semi-Detached	37	£180,000	£119,400	£155,000	£225,000	£265,128

10 years median price trend in Retford South

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area Profile

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Crime per 1,000 population

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Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

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Property prices in Retford South

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