The Square is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 6DB is located in the East Retford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Square, Retford, DN22 6DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 6BU, DN22 6BZ, DN22 6HB, DN22 6DQ, DN22 6DR, DN22 6BL, DN22 6JR, DN22 6DA, DN22 6JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 6DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.8% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.2% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 41.1% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 26.3% | -9.7% | 44.2% | -17.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 18.9% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 7.8% | -4.3% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.8% | 1.0% | 48.4% | -12.6% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 39.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 17.2% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 5.6% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 26.8% | 21.3% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.4% | 12.5% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 16.5% | -1.1% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 6.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 14.3% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 5% | 3.7% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97% | 93.1% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
In this area, 91.7% 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 | 91.4% | 91.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 8.5% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 3.6% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.3% | 91.4% | 1.1% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.5% | 13.5% | 5.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.3% | 37.2% | 4.1% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Square was 449.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 551.1% higher than the East Retford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Square has the highest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Retford South and the 13th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 188.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 The Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-15 | £265,510 |
| 14 The Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £47,500 | 2018-06-22 | £62,450 |
| 12 The Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2010-06-16 | £604,348 |
| 13 The Square, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2009-10-09 | £331,610 |
The percentage of retired residents living in DN22 6DB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 87 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 3out of 4 | 445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 812 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 2out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,435 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 966 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Giles School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 975 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamma Giusi's | 18 Carolgate, Retford | 64 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 18B Carolgate, Retford | 64 yd | |
| Thirty25 | 3 Grove Street, Retford | 70 yd | |
| Mollie Rocker Bakery | Unit C, Buttermarket House | 77 yd | |
| St Giles School Xavier Hub | Unit B, Buttermarket House | 81 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beer Under The Clock | 3 Half Moon Apartments, Town Hall Yard | 22 yd | |
| Dominie Cross | 38 Grove Street, Retford | 117 yd | |
| Liberal Club | Retford Liberal Club, Beardsalls Row | 123 yd | |
| The Majestic Theatre | Coronation Street, Retford | 139 yd | |
| Secrets Retford Limited | Secrets, 1A Churchgate | 181 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Bakery | 18A Carolgate, Retford | 64 yd | |
| Kenny's Fish and Chips | 4 Exchange Street, Retford | 117 yd | |
| Topkapi | 4 Grove Street, Retford | 117 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | Unit 3, 4 Coronation Street | 139 yd | |
| Kurdish Doner | 4 Bridgegate, Retford | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| U MISIA EUROPEAN STORE | Former Unit 6, Bridgegate | 144 yd | |
| Iceland Foodstore | Spa Road, Retford | 190 yd | |
| Poundland | 57-61 Carolgate, Retford | 230 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 238 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate | 313 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 64 yd |
| Kings Park CHANCERY LANE | tennis courts | 298 yd |
| Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 330 yd |
| Retford Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 504 yd |
| King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD | squash courts | 576 yd |
| Retford Lawn Tennis Club RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB HOSPITAL ROAD | tennis courts | 596 yd |
| Elizabeth High Comprehensive (Closed) Queen Street | grass pitches | 617 yd |
| Leverton Recreation Ground AVON RISE | grass pitches | 729 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.