Postcode DN22 6QS is located in an urban city, within the East Retford East area of Bassetlaw in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Retford East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 121.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Retford East is £41,711 per year. The median sale price in East Retford East is £201,250 (around £218 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,250 and £300,000. The nearest station is Retford, about 0.9 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Spa Common.
Retford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,058 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Retford East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 121.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 57.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Retford East is £41,711 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 257 ft away from DN22 6QS.
Retford East near DN22 6QS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Retford located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Retford | N/A | Walking directions to Retford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Spa Common | Small | Walking directions to Spa Common |
Based on 120 recent sales, the median property price is £201,250 (about £218 per square foot) in East Retford East area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £800,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 46 | £310,000 | £266 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £171,250 | £199 |
| Terraced | 24 | £140,500 | £174 |
| Flats | 11 | £98,250 | £165 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £216,500 | £78,000 | £129,000 | £100,000 |
| 2017 | £240,000 | £135,725 | £135,000 | £109,000 |
| 2018 | £235,000 | £144,950 | £137,000 | £98,500 |
| 2019 | £264,995 | £134,975 | £135,000 | £112,750 |
| 2020 | £258,248 | £107,500 | £160,000 | £95,000 |
| 2021 | £290,000 | £97,750 | £156,250 | £118,500 |
| 2022 | £346,495 | £90,000 | £182,300 | £125,000 |
| 2023 | £340,000 | £100,000 | £184,000 | £128,000 |
| 2024 | £359,995 | £112,500 | £185,000 | £120,500 |
| 2025 | £332,500 | £100,125 | £187,750 | £140,500 |
| 2026 | £300,000 | £86,000 | £160,000 | £140,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £158 | £135 | £140 | £130 |
| 2017 | £176 | £164 | £133 | £109 |
| 2018 | £186 | £154 | £153 | £125 |
| 2019 | £206 | £122 | £145 | £126 |
| 2020 | £213 | £141 | £164 | £114 |
| 2021 | £226 | £148 | £148 | £143 |
| 2022 | £256 | £175 | £200 | £151 |
| 2023 | £242 | £179 | £180 | £145 |
| 2024 | £247 | £191 | £223 | £145 |
| 2025 | £265 | £171 | £211 | £161 |
| 2026 | £266 | £141 | £179 | £175 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN22 6QS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 5, The Croft, Retford, DN22 6RQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 97, Moorgate, Retford, DN22 6RR | Terraced | Freehold | £177,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Flat 2, 80 - 92, Moorgate, Retford, DN22 6RR | Flats | Leasehold | £52,000 | |
| 02 Apr 2026 | 51, Moorgate, Retford, DN22 6RN | Other | Freehold | £3,500 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Flat 1, 53, Moorgate, Retford, DN22 6RN | Flats | Leasehold | £66,000 |
In the DN22 6QS postcode area, located within Retford East, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 Jan 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 26 Apr 2022. | |
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Apr 2022
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| 0.7 mi | Secondary | The Elizabethan Academy | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Feb 2024. | |
The Elizabethan Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Feb 2024
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN22 6QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Londis | Back Terrace, Bassetlaw, DN22 6RW | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Spar | 6 Wesley Road, Retford, DN22 6PP | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons | Idle Valley Road, Retford, DN22 7XD | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | 89-105 Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6EH | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for Bassetlaw district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for DN22 6QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Daniel James Henderson
East Retford East - Elected 4 May 2023
John Manners
East Retford East - Elected 4 May 2023
Sue Shaw
East Retford East - Elected 4 May 2023
Jo White
Bassetlaw - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around DN22 6QS records about 121 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around DN22 6QS in East Retford East is £201,250 (about £218 per square foot) based on 120 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to DN22 6QS, including St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy (Inadequate), Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School (Good) and The Elizabethan Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to DN22 6QS is Retford, about 1,422 m away.
DN22 6QS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,058 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw covering DN22 6QS is Jo White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Daniel James Henderson (Labour Party), John Manners (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Sue Shaw (Labour Party).