Whinney Moor Close is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 7AT is located in the East Retford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whinney Moor Close, Retford, DN22 7AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 7BL, DN22 6HA, DN22 7AF, DN22 7AG, DN22 7GU, DN22 7GS, DN22 6HF, DN22 6JG, DN22 7AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 7AT 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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whinney Moor Close 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 Close 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Whinney Moor Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-10-20 | £247,675 |
| 4 Whinney Moor Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-09-13 | £258,196 |
| 20 Whinney Moor Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2023-09-08 | £292,622 |
| 29 Whinney Moor Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2022-10-14 | £307,850 |
| 1 Whinney Moor Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-12-21 | £268,573 |
DN22 7AT 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 7AT 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%.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL | 2out of 4 | 920 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 1,578 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 | 1,577 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 2,320 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 | 1,570 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke & Ice | Unit 6, Northern Tower | 452 yd | |
| Taste | 2 New Street, Retford | 884 yd | |
| Cohesion | 3 New Street, Retford | 889 yd | |
| Costa | Retford Railway Station, Station Road | 893 yd | |
| Deli & Dine | 80 Carolgate, Retford | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | Thrumpton Lane, Retford | 597 yd | |
| The Albertos | 29-31 Albert Road, Retford | 699 yd | |
| The Brew Shed | 104-106 Carolgate, Retford | 713 yd | |
| Ordsall Bridon Cricket Club | Cricket Pavillion At Bridon, All Hallows Street | 844 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Wharf Road, Retford | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Spar, 40 London Road | 444 yd | |
| Open Kitchen | 24A London Road, Retford | 581 yd | |
| Thrumpton Golden Cod | 1 Thrumpton Lane, Retford | 597 yd | |
| Chinese Chef | 15 Albert Road, Retford | 688 yd | |
| The Saucy Pizza Co | 102 Carolgate, Retford | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | London Road, Retford | 530 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate | 854 yd | |
| Asda Stores Plc | Asda Stores Ltd, Wharf Road | 873 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 931 yd | |
| Poundland | 57-61 Carolgate, Retford | 938 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thrumpton Primary School THRUMPTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 217 yd |
| Goosemoor Recreation Ground ADRIANS WALK | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Oaklands Playing Fields Caledonian Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 606 yd |
| King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 654 yd |
| Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Whitehouses Road Whitehouses Road | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 875 yd |
| Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD | squash courts | 889 yd |
| Retford Oaks High School (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 1,023 yd |
| Kings Park CHANCERY LANE | tennis courts | 1,052 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 | 62.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.