Holly Court is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 6BG is located in the East Retford East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holly Court, Retford, DN22 6BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 6LU, DN22 6LX, DN22 6LS, DN22 6NZ, DN22 6BE, DN22 6TP, DN22 6AT, DN22 6NT, DN22 6NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN22 6BG has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 47.2% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 52.8% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.8% | 31.6% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 44.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 13.4% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43% | 39.6% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.3% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 18.3% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.7% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.3% | 16% | -4.3% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.9% | 8.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.7% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 22% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 29.1% | 5.1% | 33.8% | -4.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 95.7% | 98.3% | 2.6% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.4% | 90.1% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 6.9% |
| European Union | 2% | 7.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 90.3% | -2.8% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.8% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37% | 37.2% | -0.2% |
| Christian | 56.9% | 46.2% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holly Court was 42.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.0% lower than the East Retford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holly Court has the 15th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in East Retford East and the 140th lowest crime rate of 386 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holly Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2010-08-05 | £260,077 |
| 2 Holly Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2009-03-10 | £230,100 |
| 3 Holly Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2002-04-26 | £344,367 |
| 2 Holly Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £51,500 | 1999-05-26 | £221,570 |
| 3 Holly Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £53,000 | 1997-09-26 | £240,122 |
DN22 6BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 112 |
| Retired | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Education | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 2out of 4 | 440 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's CofE Primary School Grove Street , DN22 6LD | - not rated | 440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary School Whinney Moor Lane , DN22 7AF | - not rated | 783 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary and Nursery School Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | - not rated | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The King Edward VI School London Road , DN22 6AU | - not rated | 154 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks High School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | - not rated | 1,525 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,525 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Hall School Ordsall Road , DN22 7PL | - not rated | 1,757 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan High School Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lorne House School London Road , DN22 7EB | - not rated | 530 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Giles School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Karam Secondary School Eaton Hall , DN22 0PR | - not rated | 2,842 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Bramcote Lorne School Gamston , DN22 0QQ | - not rated | 4,674 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke & Ice | Unit 6, Northern Tower | 284 yd | |
| Taste | 2 New Street, Retford | 371 yd | |
| Cohesion | 3 New Street, Retford | 388 yd | |
| The Orchard Cafe & Tea Room | 5 Glasby Square, Retford | 407 yd | |
| Deli & Dine | 80 Carolgate, Retford | 433 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brew Shed | 104-106 Carolgate, Retford | 292 yd | |
| The Packet Inn | Bescoby Street, Retford | 315 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Thrumpton Lane, Retford | 361 yd | |
| The Albertos | 29-31 Albert Road, Retford | 398 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Wharf Road, Retford | 494 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Kitchen | 24A London Road, Retford | 189 yd | |
| Greggs | Spar, 40 London Road | 209 yd | |
| The Saucy Pizza Co | 102 Carolgate, Retford | 292 yd | |
| Chinese Chef | 15 Albert Road, Retford | 304 yd | |
| Thrumpton Golden Cod | 1 Thrumpton Lane, Retford | 361 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | London Road, Retford | 203 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate | 387 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 428 yd | |
| Poundland | 57-61 Carolgate, Retford | 445 yd | |
| Iceland Foodstore | Spa Road, Retford | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 155 yd |
| Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 308 yd |
| Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 494 yd |
| Oaklands Playing Fields Caledonian Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 560 yd |
| Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Kings Park CHANCERY LANE | tennis courts | 690 yd |
| Leverton Recreation Ground AVON RISE | grass pitches | 703 yd |
| Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD | squash courts | 730 yd |
| Thrumpton Primary School THRUMPTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Elizabeth High Comprehensive (Closed) Queen Street | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.