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DN22 7RG

Merton Avenue

East Retford North

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Detailed insights for DN22 7RG

Overview

Postcode DN22 7RG is located in an urban city, within the East Retford North area of Bassetlaw in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Retford North area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Retford North is £44,922 per year. The median sale price in East Retford North is £195,000 (around £227 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £167,500 and £251,750. The nearest station is Retford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Retford North has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,781 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 28% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Retford North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 23.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Retford North is £44,922 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DN22 7RG.

Flood risk

No risk

Retford North near DN22 7RG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Retford located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
186
Population density
6,838.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.36(-58%)
Shoplifting
3.12(-64%)
Other theft
2.5(-56%)
Other crime
1.87(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
1.25(-93%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
172
94.51%
Other White
3
1.65%
Caribbean
2
1.1%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
1.1%
Other
2
1.1%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
39
23.93%
No qualifications
33
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
30
18.4%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
14.11%
Apprenticeship
15
9.2%
Total 16+ residents: 163

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
44.09%
Owns with a mortgage
31
33.33%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
22.58%
Total households: 93

Property prices in East Retford North

Median price: £195,000
Price per sq ft: £227
Sales (last 12 months): 96
Typical range (middle 50%): £168K – £252K

Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £227 per square foot) in East Retford North area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £615,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Retford North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached32£285,000£249
Semi-Detached47£190,000£212
Terraced12£172,500£183
Flats5£130,000£227

10-year price trendmedian sale price in East Retford North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Retford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£206,000£111,000£125,000£113,000
2017£237,500£179,950£122,950£112,000
2018£211,000£124,475£131,500£105,000
2019£265,000£124,000£134,500£152,250
2020£294,000£77,000£150,000£170,000
2021£249,000£120,000£164,500£177,500
2022£289,950£100,000£175,000£160,000
2023£279,998£120,000£180,000£199,950
2024£289,995£120,000£173,750£125,000
2025£292,495£130,000£187,498£151,500
2026£285,000£160,000£187,500£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Retford North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Retford North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£195£148£115
2017£188£261£136£131
2018£202£212£152£123
2019£210£257£150£137
2020£214£132£182£171
2021£228£187£177£230
2022£243£176£208£163
2023£245£194£203£258
2024£245£237£215£153
2025£251£194£211£166
2026£230£227£210£173
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in East Retford North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for East Retford North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN22 7RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near DN22 7RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 202621, Merton Avenue, Retford, DN22 7RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£153,500
20 Aug 202529, Merton Avenue, Retford, DN22 7RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£167,500
13 Jun 20251, Merton Avenue, Retford, DN22 7RGSemi-DetachedFreehold£132,500
22 May 202616, Lifton Avenue, Retford, DN22 7STSemi-DetachedFreehold£160,000
07 Nov 20258, Lifton Avenue, Retford, DN22 7STSemi-DetachedFreehold£148,000

Schools

In the DN22 7RG postcode area, located within Retford North, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for DN22 7RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryThe Elizabethan AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHallcroft Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryCarr Hill Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of DN22 7RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for DN22 7RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLincolnshire Co-op132 Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PYWalking directions to Lincolnshire Co-op
0.2 miNorthfield Stores40 Northfield Way, Retford, DN22 7LJWalking directions to Northfield Stores
0.3 miRetford ConvenienceSandringham Road, Bassetlaw, DN22 7QLWalking directions to Retford Convenience
0.4 miMorrisonsIdle Valley Road, Retford, DN22 7XDWalking directions to Morrisons
0.5 miAsda ExpressNorth Road, Retford, DN22 7XQWalking directions to Asda Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Bassetlaw district.

Band A£1,763
Band B£2,057
Band C£2,351
Band D£2,645
Band E£3,233
Band F£3,820
Band G£4,408
Band H£5,290

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for DN22 7RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David Challinor

East Retford North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jonathan Slater

East Retford North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Nicholas Graham Antony Oxby

East Retford North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jo White

Bassetlaw - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictBassetlawE07000171
Parliamentary ConstituencyBassetlawE14001079
WardEast Retford NorthE05006383
ParishBassetlaw, unparished areaE43000284
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Retford NorthE02005839
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Bassetlaw 005CE01028015
Police ForceNottinghamshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about DN22 7RG

Is DN22 7RG (Retford North) safe?

The area around DN22 7RG records about 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near DN22 7RG?

The median sale price around DN22 7RG in East Retford North is £195,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near DN22 7RG?

There are 7 schools close to DN22 7RG, including The Elizabethan Academy (Good), Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School (Good) and Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around DN22 7RG?

DN22 7RG scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,781 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents DN22 7RG (Retford North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw covering DN22 7RG is Jo White (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: David Challinor (Labour Party), Jonathan Slater (Labour Party) and Nicholas Graham Antony Oxby (Labour Party).