Selsey Court is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 7RE 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 Selsey Court, Retford, DN22 7RE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 7RB, DN22 7PY, DN22 7NZ, DN22 7AL, DN22 7LZ, DN22 7RG, DN22 7RQ, DN22 7NA, DN22 7LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 7RE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.9% | 2.5% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.1% | -2.5% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.5% | 37.6% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.8% | 40.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 12.2% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 6.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 35.4% | 43.1% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 36.2% | 0.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 20.8% | 15.4% | -5.4% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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.
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 17.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.3% | 26.9% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 14.1% | -3.7% | 9.6% | 4.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 19.2% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 5.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 5.1% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 14.7% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.2% | 17.6% | 7.4% | 33.8% | -16.2% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.2% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.4% | 95.5% | -3.9% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 97.8% | 93.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.5% | 93.6% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.4% | 13.5% | 15.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.2% | 37.2% | 5.0% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selsey Court was 36.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.8% lower than the East Retford North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Selsey Court has the 11th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in East Retford North and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Selsey Court, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £71,000 | 1999-01-29 | £318,364 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 2out of 4 | 1,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 3out of 4 | 1,555 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL | 2out of 4 | 2,489 yd | Community school | 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 | 81 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,379 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take A Break | Unit 7, Aurillac Court | 537 yd | |
| Kingfisher Bar & Grill | Hallcroft Fisheries And Caravan Park, Hallcroft Road | 670 yd | |
| Leaky Teacup Ltd | 25 Bridgegate, Retford | 969 yd | |
| The Hub | 11 Churchgate, Retford | 1,079 yd | |
| Potato Oven Retford Ltd | 35 Churchgate, Retford | 1,079 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retford Bowling Green Ltd | Retford Bowling Green, Hallcroft Road | 412 yd | |
| Retford Cricket & Sports Club | Retford Cricket Club, Cricket Field Lane | 721 yd | |
| King & Miller Inn | The King & Miller, North Road | 842 yd | |
| Galway Arms | 64 Bridgegate, Retford | 908 yd | |
| Retford Tennis Club | Retford Lawn Tennis Club, Hospital Road | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallcroft Fish Bar | 80 Hallcroft Road, Retford | 228 yd | |
| Pizza Milano | 49 Sandringham Road, Retford | 428 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 55 Moorgate, Retford | 1,028 yd | |
| Lucky Days | 20 Bridgegate, Retford | 1,046 yd | |
| Pizza Piccante | 10 Bridgegate, Retford | 1,063 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Supermarket & Cafe | Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Idle Valley Road | 881 yd | |
| Home Bargains | 29-33 Moorgate, Retford | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Elizabethan Academy HALLCROFT ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 253 yd |
| Retford Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD LANE | grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Retford Lawn Tennis Club RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB HOSPITAL ROAD | tennis courts | 939 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.