Bolham Lane is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 6SU is located in the East Retford North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bolham Lane, Retford, DN22 6SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 6SX, DN22 6SZ, DN22 6SN, DN22 6RT, DN22 6RS, DN22 6TJ, DN22 6TL, DN22 6RR, DN22 6RZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 6SU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.6% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.4% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 30% | 31.6% | 1.6% | 37.9% | -6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 39.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 15.3% | 14.1% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 5.0% |
| Widowed | 16% | 12.7% | -3.3% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
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 | 45.4% | 37.7% | -7.7% | 48.4% | -10.7% |
| Good health | 28.5% | 34.1% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 17% | 18.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 8.1% | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| Very bad health | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.7% | 22.7% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13.5% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 16.9% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 27.4% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 8% | 2.1% | -5.9% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.1% | 93.7% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.4% 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 | 94.3% | 92.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 3.2% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 92.4% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 0.6% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 25.2% | 13.5% | 11.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.2% | 37.2% | 1.0% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.2% | 6.5% | -6.3% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 14.5% | 6.0% | 8.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bolham Lane was 172.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.7% higher than the East Retford North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bolham Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in East Retford North and the 46th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.2%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hollytree Cottage, 16 Bolham Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-02-21 | £307,362 |
| Clumber Court Care Centre Bolham Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £800,000 | 2024-06-28 | £830,528 |
| 6 Bolham Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-10-17 | £445,852 |
| 3 Bolham Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £136,500 | 2021-12-20 | £160,283 |
| 5 Bolham Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2021-09-30 | £157,840 |
DN22 6SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 54 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 2out of 4 | 306 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 3out of 4 | 904 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH | 3out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 2,137 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 | 892 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,643 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 | 1,659 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 Hub | 11 Churchgate, Retford | 633 yd | |
| Potato Oven Retford Ltd | 35 Churchgate, Retford | 633 yd | |
| Plant Coffee | 28 Chapelgate, Retford | 682 yd | |
| Harry's Coffee House | Zest, 6 Chapelgate | 688 yd | |
| Towns Best Coffee Shop & Diner | Towns Best Coffee, 3 Market Place | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Tile Inn | Brick And Tile Inn, 81 Moorgate | 228 yd | |
| Black Boy | The Black Boy, 14 Moorgate | 427 yd | |
| The Sherwood by Kook | 18 Churchgate, Retford | 564 yd | |
| Vine Inn | 13 Churchgate, Retford | 633 yd | |
| Bassetlaw Disability Association | 40 Chapelgate, Retford | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong House | 55 Moorgate, Retford | 295 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 16 Churchgate, Retford | 588 yd | |
| Valentinos | 12 Churchgate, Retford | 588 yd | |
| Papas fish and chips | 12 Spital Hill, Retford | 618 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 7 Churchgate, Retford | 633 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | 29-33 Moorgate, Retford | 468 yd | |
| Morrisons Supermarket & Cafe | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Idle Valley Road | 524 yd | |
| U MISIA EUROPEAN STORE | Former Unit 6, Bridgegate | 772 yd | |
| Iceland Foodstore | Spa Road, Retford | 990 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 1,066 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Retford Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Leverton Recreation Ground AVON RISE | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| Tiln Lane Sports Ground BOLHAM WAY | grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| The Elizabethan Academy HALLCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 95.5% |
| 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 | 2.3% |
| Median download speed | 57.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.76 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.