Oxton Close is in Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 7WR is located in the East Retford South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1995-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Oxton Close, Retford, DN22 7WR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 7WS, DN22 7UF, DN22 7UE, DN22 7WU, DN22 7WT, DN22 7WW, DN22 7FD, DN22 7DW, DN22 7DR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 7WR 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 | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 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.
In the immediate area around DN22 7WR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.6% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 43.6% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 34.6% | -3.6% | 44.2% | -9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 12.3% | -0.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 47.2% | 46.7% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 35.8% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 21.7% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 13.9% | -7.2% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.9% | 18.9% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9% | 5.8% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.4% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 17.2% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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 Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.4% | 99.4% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 98.3% | 98.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 98.8% | 0.8% | 83.2% | 15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Oxton Close was 115.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.0% higher than the East Retford South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Oxton Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in East Retford South and the 94th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.6%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Oxton Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2025-01-30 | £163,413 |
| 10 Oxton Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-30 | £229,221 |
| 3 Oxton Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-05-31 | £233,779 |
| 16 Oxton Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-07-26 | £226,898 |
| 12 Oxton Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-12-04 | £220,918 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL | 2out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU | 3out of 4 | 1,815 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 2,127 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 3out of 4 | 2,271 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 | 1,988 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY | 3out of 4 | 3,184 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 | 1,970 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retford Golf Club Ltd | Land Within The Grounds Of, Retford Golf Club Limited | 242 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clumber Inn | Wharncliffe Road, Retford | 624 yd | |
| Ordsall Bridon Cricket Club | Cricket Pavillion At Bridon, All Hallows Street | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georges Fish Bar | 5 Welbeck Road, Retford | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufford Stores | Premier, 12-14 Rufford Avenue | 479 yd | |
| Co-operative Late Shop | 2 Welbeck Road, Retford | 499 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Retford Golf Club Ltd BRECKS ROAD | golf | 395 yd |
| The Oval Playing Field BLUE ALBION STREET | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Retford Oaks High School (Closed) Ordsall Road | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Goosemoor Recreation Ground ADRIANS WALK | grass pitches | 1,015 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 | 44 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 48.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 69.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 69.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.