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Retford South

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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.

Data Sources

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