Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, DN22 7PD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN22 7PD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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	52.8%	48.6%	-4.2%	51.0%	-2.4%
Male	47.3%	51.4%	4.1%	49.0%	2.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of DN22 7PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	27.7%	29.3%	1.6%	37.9%	-8.6%
Married: Opposite sex	47.4%	55.6%	8.2%	44.2%	11.4%
Separated	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	14.5%	9.6%	-4.9%	9.1%	0.5%
Widowed	7.4%	4.5%	-2.9%	6.1%	-1.6%

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	51.3%	45.4%	-5.9%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	36.5%	36.7%	0.2%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	9.8%	13.1%	3.3%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.5%	3.1%	0.6%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0%	1.6%	1.6%	1.2%	0.4%

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	17.7%	14.3%	-3.4%	18.2%	-3.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	9.1%	-7.4%	9.6%	-0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.4%	15.6%	-2.8%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	6.8%	2.0%	5.3%	1.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	21.8%	8.3%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	32.5%	8.3%	33.8%	-1.3%
Other	4.8%	0%	-4.8%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.7%
Other Black	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
White	97.8%	97.9%	0.1%	81.4%	16.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.3% 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	97.5%	95.3%	-2.2%	83.2%	12.1%
European Union	0.8%	2.4%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.7%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.5%	0.8%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.8%
Oceania	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97%	95.5%	-1.5%	83.2%	12.3%
10+ Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	9.8%	-6.9%
5-10 Years	0.3%	1.6%	1.3%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.5%	76.7%	6.8%
France	0.5%	0.3%	0.2%
Poland	0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.3%	37.2%	1.1%
Christian	50.9%	46.2%	4.7%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Not answered	10.5%	6.0%	4.5%

Safety

Is Ordsall Park Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ordsall Park Drive was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.1% lower than the East Retford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Ordsall Park Drive has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Retford South and the 145th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.9%.

🔎 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. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£38,200

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in DN22 7PD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 5/10 (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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 4/10 (below 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 Ordsall Park Drive are based on 21 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 Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, DN22 7PD

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN22 7PD

Average Price
£256,231

Semi-Detached
£215,891

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£578,949

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Ordsall Park Drive

Average Price
£246,912

Semi-Detached
£228,265

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£619,868

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Ordsall Park DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£198,000	2025-04-30	£206,000
8 Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2022-07-29	£193,439
11 Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2022-03-31	£231,697
15 Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2018-07-31	£212,529
11 Ordsall Park Drive, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2018-05-16	£278,360

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN22 7PD

Employment

DN22 7PD 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	123
Retired	86
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	10
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	6
Other	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	40
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Construction	19
Manufacturing	16
Education	16
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Other	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	5
Mining and quarrying	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	4
Real estate activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP	3out of 4	551 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL	2out of 4	876 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD	3out of 4	1,418 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ	3out of 4	1,499 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH	3out of 4	1,630 yd	Community school	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	385 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY	3out of 4	1,665 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	366 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
Costa	Retford Railway Station, Station Road	455 yd
The Chocolate Kitchen	5 West Street, Retford	883 yd
Andy Pandy's Play World	18 Exchange Street, Retford	935 yd
Captain Jack's Adventure	Chancery Lane, Retford	963 yd
The Old Police Station	Exchange Street, Retford	969 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cobwell Sports and Social Club	27 Cobwell Road, Retford	419 yd
Babworth Road Sports & Social Club	Babworth Road, Retford	451 yd
Retford Tennis Club	Retford Lawn Tennis Club, Hospital Road	813 yd
White Lion	35 West Street, Retford	883 yd
The Ship Inn	Wharf Road, Retford	890 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Trudys Kitchen	86 West Carr Road, Retford	174 yd
West Carr Road Fisheries	Papas Fish Bar, West Carr Road	174 yd
JM's Fish Chips and Diner	27 West Street, Retford	883 yd
Kenny's Fish and Chips	4 Exchange Street, Retford	959 yd
UK Chicken & Pizza	Unit 3, 4 Coronation Street	962 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Asda Stores Plc	Asda Stores Ltd, Wharf Road	890 yd
Aldi Foodstores Ltd	Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate	1,020 yd
Poundland	57-61 Carolgate, Retford	1,029 yd
W Boyes & Co Ltd	Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate	1,047 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Retford Leisure Centre OLD HALL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	239 yd
Retford Leisure Centre (Closed) West Carr Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	272 yd
Club Energy (Retford) MALLARD HOUSE MALLARD HOUSE WESTFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	307 yd
Elizabeth High Comprehensive (Closed) Queen Street	grass pitches	473 yd
Elizabethan Playing Fields Ordsall Road	grass pitches	560 yd
East Retford Rufc Ordsall Road	grass pitches	588 yd
Retford Oaks Academy BABWORTH ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	600 yd
Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD	squash courts	603 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School BABWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	611 yd
Retford Fc (The Rail) PAVILLION PAVILLION BABWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	742 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	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%

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	68.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.74 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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