Postcode Analysis Bassetlaw, East Midlands

RETFORD ROAD, DN22 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RETFORD ROAD, DN22 0BY.

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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

A sought-after, premium postcode. DN22 0BY's low deprivation rank, 93% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.0% year-on-year.

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

DN22 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Retford Road, 0.3km from South Leverton in South Leverton. Administratively it sits within Rampton ward and the Newark constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in DN22, DN22 0BY offers 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k, up 8.0% year-on-year. 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 0BY 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 0BY. 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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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 392,000

13 sales · Mean £ 413,615

Semi-Detached

£ 367,500

1 sales · Mean £ 367,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

DN22 0BY has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime3
Other theft2
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Leverton Church of England Academy

Good98 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plough Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Retford7.9 km
  • Gainsborough Lea Road8.3 km
  • Gainsborough Central9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Retford Road0.2 km
  • Retford Road0.2 km
  • Nottsbus On Demand0.3 km
  • Town Street0.3 km
  • Town Street0.3 km