Laurel Grove is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 7WD is located in the East Retford West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 2008-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Laurel Grove, Retford, DN22 7WD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 7DU, DN22 7DT, DN22 7DX, DN22 6BB, DN22 6JG, DN22 6HG, DN22 7DY, DN22 6BF, DN22 7ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 7WD 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 | 52.7% | 50.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 2.1% | 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 | 45.6% | 35.9% | -9.7% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 49.9% | 16.7% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 6% | 3.2% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 9.6% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.2% | 48.8% | -1.4% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 36.6% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.7% | -0.7% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 13.4% | -4.6% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 13.1% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.8% | 18.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 20.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 27% | 12.8% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.8% | 94.7% | -1.1% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 95.5% | 90.9% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 90.9% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 5.7% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.3% | 76.7% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51% | 37.2% | 13.8% |
| Christian | 42.3% | 46.2% | -3.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Laurel Grove was 52.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.3% lower than the East Retford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Laurel Grove has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in East Retford East and the 183rd lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Laurel Grove, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2025-07-18 | £172,239 |
| 23 Laurel Grove, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2023-11-13 | £307,811 |
| 18 Laurel Grove, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2023-10-13 | £172,552 |
| 4 Laurel Grove, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-03-25 | £531,903 |
| 24 Laurel Grove, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-08-25 | £370,027 |
DN22 7WD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 46 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL | 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 | 1,469 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 | 1,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 2,083 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 | 1,507 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 | 243 yd | |
| Taste | 2 New Street, Retford | 633 yd | |
| Cohesion | 3 New Street, Retford | 643 yd | |
| The Orchard Cafe & Tea Room | 5 Glasby Square, Retford | 654 yd | |
| Deli & Dine | 80 Carolgate, Retford | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sun Inn | Thrumpton Lane, Retford | 422 yd | |
| The Brew Shed | 104-106 Carolgate, Retford | 480 yd | |
| The Albertos | 29-31 Albert Road, Retford | 516 yd | |
| The Packet Inn | Bescoby Street, Retford | 652 yd | |
| The Ship Inn | Wharf Road, Retford | 677 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Spar, 40 London Road | 153 yd | |
| Open Kitchen | 24A London Road, Retford | 325 yd | |
| Thrumpton Golden Cod | 1 Thrumpton Lane, Retford | 422 yd | |
| Chinese Chef | 15 Albert Road, Retford | 466 yd | |
| The Saucy Pizza Co | 102 Carolgate, Retford | 480 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | London Road, Retford | 278 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstores Ltd | Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate | 619 yd | |
| Asda Stores Plc | Asda Stores Ltd, Wharf Road | 677 yd | |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd | Unit 3, 63-69 Carolgate | 687 yd | |
| Poundland | 57-61 Carolgate, Retford | 698 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vi Comprehensive (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Oaklands Playing Fields Caledonian Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 435 yd |
| Goodbodys Fitness Centre Albert Road | health and fitness suite | 449 yd |
| Thrumpton Primary School THRUMPTON CLOSE | grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road | health and fitness suite | 678 yd |
| Goosemoor Recreation Ground ADRIANS WALK | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD | squash courts | 798 yd |
| Kings Park CHANCERY LANE | tennis courts | 876 yd |
| Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET | health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| Whitehouses Road Whitehouses Road | grass pitches | 1,009 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 | 95.8% |
| 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 | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.17 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.