Spital Hill is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 6QB 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 Spital Hill, Retford, DN22 6QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 6QU, DN22 6QJ, DN22 6PX, DN22 6QD, DN22 6QT, DN22 6RA, DN22 6RB, DN22 6QX, DN22 6RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 6QB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 50.2% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 46.8% | 49.8% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 6QB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 42.9% | 48.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 23.9% | -6.3% | 44.2% | -20.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 19.8% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% | 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 | 33.9% | 37.8% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -10.6% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 36% | -1.1% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 19% | 16.5% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.5% | 7.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 6QB this area, 32.3% 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 10.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 32.3% | -10.0% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.9% | 11.8% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 16.9% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 19% | 12.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.1% | 10.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | -23.0% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 100% | 98.1% | -1.9% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 98.4% | 97% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 36.9% | 13.5% | 23.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 48.3% | 46.2% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spital Hill was 176.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 97.8% higher than the East Retford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spital Hill has the 3rd highest crime rate of 29 local areas in East Retford East and the 44th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Spital Hill, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £85,500 | 2019-11-04 | £115,104 |
| 71 Spital Hill, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £67,000 | 2015-07-20 | £113,469 |
| 77 Spital Hill, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £77,000 | 2015-05-08 | £128,758 |
| 77 Spital Hill, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2011-05-20 | £145,836 |
| 93 Spital Hill, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £76,800 | 2007-11-01 | £115,408 |
| Full-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 2out of 4 | 734 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,592 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,545 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,556 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Coffee | 28 Chapelgate, Retford | 379 yd | |
| Harry's Coffee House | Zest, 6 Chapelgate | 395 yd | |
| The Hub | 11 Churchgate, Retford | 440 yd | |
| Potato Oven Retford Ltd | 35 Churchgate, Retford | 440 yd | |
| Fred's Cantonese Restaurant | 35 Grove Street, Retford | 484 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Mill Snooker Hall | Snooker Hall, Grove Mill | 298 yd | |
| Black Boy | The Black Boy, 14 Moorgate | 327 yd | |
| Brick & Tile Inn | Brick And Tile Inn, 81 Moorgate | 348 yd | |
| The Sherwood by Kook | 18 Churchgate, Retford | 352 yd | |
| Bassetlaw Disability Association | 40 Chapelgate, Retford | 395 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papas fish and chips | 12 Spital Hill, Retford | 253 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 55 Moorgate, Retford | 326 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 16 Churchgate, Retford | 372 yd | |
| Valentinos | 12 Churchgate, Retford | 372 yd | |
| Amir's Balti house | 44 Grove Street, Retford | 411 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 29-33 Moorgate, Retford | 310 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket & Cafe | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Idle Valley Road | 536 yd | |
| U MISIA EUROPEAN STORE | Former Unit 6, Bridgegate | 569 yd | |
| Iceland Foodstore | Spa Road, Retford | 599 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 670 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leverton Recreation Ground AVON RISE | grass pitches | 229 yd |
| Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 646 yd |
| Retford Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 836 yd |
| Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 877 yd |
| Kings Park CHANCERY LANE | tennis courts | 886 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% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 49.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.