Carolgate is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 6EB is located in the East Retford East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carolgate, Retford, DN22 6EB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 6EP, DN22 6EG, DN22 6EF, DN22 6DY, DN22 6DA, DN22 6BZ, DN22 6ER, DN22 6ES, DN22 6AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN22 6EB has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 43.7% | 47.7% | 4.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 56.3% | 52.3% | -4.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around DN22 6EB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.7% | 53% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 15.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 23.4% | 16.7% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -27.5% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.7% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Divorced | 18.7% | 17.5% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 8.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 40.8% | 38.9% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -9.5% |
| Good health | 39.1% | 35.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 19.6% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 5.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 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.
In the area around DN22 6EB this area, 29.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.7% | 29.3% | 4.6% | 18.2% | 11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 15.5% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.3% | 12.9% | -8.4% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.5% | 13.8% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.6% | 21.6% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.8% 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 | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 94.4% | 92.8% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 89.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 89.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 1.8% | -2.1% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.1% | 90.2% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 4.3% | 3.2% | 9.8% | -5.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.8% | 37.2% | 14.6% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carolgate was 996.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1015.1% higher than the East Retford East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Carolgate has the highest crime rate of 29 local areas in East Retford East and the 4th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 294.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.1%.

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.
DN22 6EB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 75 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 374 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL | 2out of 4 | 1,309 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,347 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,042 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 1,046 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Orchard Cafe & Tea Room | 5 Glasby Square, Retford | 19 yd | |
| Cohesion | 3 New Street, Retford | 24 yd | |
| Taste | 2 New Street, Retford | 41 yd | |
| Deli & Dine | 80 Carolgate, Retford | 54 yd | |
| Retford Young Peoples Centre | Spa Road, Retford | 95 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ship Inn | Wharf Road, Retford | 161 yd | |
| White Lion | 35 West Street, Retford | 164 yd | |
| The Majestic Theatre | Coronation Street, Retford | 175 yd | |
| The Brew Shed | 104-106 Carolgate, Retford | 196 yd | |
| Liberal Club | Retford Liberal Club, Beardsalls Row | 206 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 7, Spa Road | 95 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 6 Spa Road, Retford | 98 yd | |
| JM's Fish Chips and Diner | 27 West Street, Retford | 164 yd | |
| UK Chicken & Pizza | Unit 3, 4 Coronation Street | 175 yd | |
| The Saucy Pizza Co | 102 Carolgate, Retford | 196 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 22 yd | |
| Poundland | 57-61 Carolgate, Retford | 34 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate | 60 yd | |
| Iceland Foodstore | Spa Road, Retford | 95 yd | |
| Asda Stores Plc | Asda Stores Ltd, Wharf Road | 161 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 160 yd |
| Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 214 yd |
| Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 249 yd |
| King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 290 yd |
| Kings Park CHANCERY LANE | tennis courts | 303 yd |
| Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD | squash courts | 467 yd |
| Elizabeth High Comprehensive (Closed) Queen Street | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Retford Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Leverton Recreation Ground AVON RISE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Retford Lawn Tennis Club RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB HOSPITAL ROAD | tennis courts | 783 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.