Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, DN22 7AF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 7AF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.3%	50.3%	0.0%	51.0%	-0.7%
Male	49.7%	49.7%	0.0%	49.0%	0.7%

Partnership Status

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	29.7%	32.1%	2.4%	37.9%	-5.8%
Married: Opposite sex	51%	49.3%	-1.7%	44.2%	5.1%
Separated	3.8%	1.5%	-2.3%	2.2%	-0.7%
Divorced	9.3%	10.8%	1.5%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	6.2%	6.3%	0.1%	6.1%	0.2%

Health

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	50%	45.2%	-4.8%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	32.7%	34.6%	1.9%	33.6%	1.0%
Fair health	13.7%	16.3%	2.6%	12.7%	3.6%
Bad health	2.5%	3.3%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.7%
Very bad health	1.1%	0.6%	-0.5%	1.2%	-0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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	19.3%	17.9%	-1.4%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.1%	8.6%	-4.5%	9.6%	-1.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.3%	16.4%	-1.9%	13.4%	3.0%
Apprenticeship	2.8%	6.7%	3.9%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.1%	19.4%	6.3%	16.9%	2.5%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	28%	0.1%	33.8%	-5.8%
Other	5.5%	3%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.0%	-0.7%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0.3%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	98.6%	97.6%	-1.0%	81.4%	16.2%
Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	97.2%	97.9%	0.7%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	1.4%	1.2%	-0.2%	6.1%	-4.9%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	97.3%	0.1%	83.2%	14.1%
10+ Years	0.3%	2.7%	2.4%	9.8%	-7.1%
5-10 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	2%	0%	-2.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.5%	76.7%	7.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	15.2%	13.5%	1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40.4%	37.2%	3.2%
Christian	52.1%	46.2%	5.9%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Sikh	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Whinney Moor Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinney Moor Lane was 48.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.7% lower than the East Retford East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Whinney Moor Lane has the 14th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in East Retford East and the 169th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,600

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DN22 7AF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Whinney Moor Lane are based on 78 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Bassetlaw.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, DN22 7AF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN22 7AF

Average Price
£242,065

Semi-Detached
£209,656

Terraced
£180,995

Detached
£343,196

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Whinney Moor Lane

Average Price
£241,590

Semi-Detached
£225,328

Terraced
£189,040

Detached
£323,075

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Whinney Moor LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2025-03-31	£232,086
The Old School House Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-07-19	£357,181
114 Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£335,000	2023-07-25	£368,533
99 Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£119,000	2022-04-11	£133,935
107 Whinney Moor Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building	£316,000	2022-04-11	£357,814

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN22 7AF

Employment

DN22 7AF 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN22 7AF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	81
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	21
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	46
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Construction	24
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Education	12
Manufacturing	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	5
Information and communication	4
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Mining and quarrying	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Administrative and support service activities	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ	3out of 4	149 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU	3out of 4	714 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL	2out of 4	873 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD	3out of 4	1,166 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP	3out of 4	1,656 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ	3out of 4	1,641 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY	3out of 4	2,434 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Giles School Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ	3out of 4	1,633 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Smoke & Ice	Unit 6, Northern Tower	574 yd
Costa	Retford Railway Station, Station Road	944 yd
Taste	2 New Street, Retford	1,006 yd
Cohesion	3 New Street, Retford	1,010 yd
Deli & Dine	80 Carolgate, Retford	1,011 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Sun Inn	Thrumpton Lane, Retford	709 yd
Ordsall Bridon Cricket Club	Cricket Pavillion At Bridon, All Hallows Street	781 yd
The Albertos	29-31 Albert Road, Retford	810 yd
The Brew Shed	104-106 Carolgate, Retford	833 yd
Clumber Inn	Wharncliffe Road, Retford	881 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Greggs	Spar, 40 London Road	573 yd
Open Kitchen	24A London Road, Retford	706 yd
Thrumpton Golden Cod	1 Thrumpton Lane, Retford	709 yd
Chinese Chef	15 Albert Road, Retford	807 yd
The Saucy Pizza Co	102 Carolgate, Retford	833 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl	London Road, Retford	656 yd
Co-operative Late Shop	2 Welbeck Road, Retford	872 yd
Aldi Foodstores Ltd	Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate	973 yd
Asda Stores Plc	Asda Stores Ltd, Wharf Road	984 yd
W Boyes & Co Ltd	Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate	1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Thrumpton Primary School THRUMPTON CLOSE	grass pitches	99 yd
Goosemoor Recreation Ground ADRIANS WALK	grass pitches	303 yd
Whitehouses Road Whitehouses Road	grass pitches	608 yd
Oaklands Playing Fields Caledonian Road	athletics tracks, grass pitches	691 yd
King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road	grass pitches	780 yd
Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road	health and fitness suite	782 yd
Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD	squash courts	972 yd
Retford Oaks High School (Closed) Ordsall Road	grass pitches	984 yd
Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road	health and fitness suite	985 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	23.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	23.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	23.8%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.66 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.66 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.