Postcode Analysis Bassetlaw, East Midlands

COTTAM ROAD, DN22 0BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTTAM ROAD, DN22 0BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-08 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

315

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 41,300 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. DN22 0BU spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

DN22 0BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cottam Road, 0.7km from South Leverton in South Leverton. Administratively it sits within Rampton ward and the Newark constituency.

For families considering a move, DN22 0BU represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for DN22 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00142832 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for DN22 0BU. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian1.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-08)

DN22 0BU has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Leverton Church of England Academy

Good98 pupils1.1 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Gainsborough Lea Road7.9 km
  • Retford8.8 km
  • Gainsborough Central9.2 km