Idle Valley Road, Retford, DN22 7YZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 7YZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	57.8%	51.1%	-6.7%	51.0%	0.1%
Male	42.2%	48.9%	6.7%	49.0%	-0.1%

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 7YZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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	17.3%	21.3%	4.0%	37.9%	-16.6%
Married: Opposite sex	52.8%	59.7%	6.9%	44.2%	15.5%
Separated	2.4%	2.3%	-0.1%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	6.5%	8%	1.5%	9.1%	-1.1%
Widowed	20.9%	8.8%	-12.1%	6.1%	2.7%

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	43.1%	46.8%	3.7%	48.4%	-1.6%
Good health	30.2%	37.2%	7.0%	33.6%	3.6%
Fair health	19.4%	12.3%	-7.1%	12.7%	-0.4%
Bad health	5.1%	1.7%	-3.4%	4.0%	-2.3%
Very bad health	2.3%	2%	-0.3%	1.2%	0.8%

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	26.6%	11.6%	-15.0%	18.2%	-6.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	9.9%	-0.4%	9.6%	0.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.1%	12.2%	-4.9%	13.4%	-1.2%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.4%	0.3%	5.3%	0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.9%	22.2%	13.3%	16.9%	5.3%
Degree or Similar	27.9%	34.9%	7.0%	33.8%	1.1%
Other	4.1%	3.7%	-0.4%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.1% 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%	0.7%	0.2%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	3.1%	-2.6%
Other Asian	0.2%	0.7%	0.5%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	98.2%	95.1%	-3.1%	81.4%	13.7%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.5% 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	96.5%	96.5%	0.0%	83.2%	13.3%
European Union	1.6%	2.2%	0.6%	6.1%	-3.9%
Rest of Europe	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.8%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	5.6%	-4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.3%	96.3%	0.0%	83.2%	13.1%
10+ Years	0.2%	1.7%	1.5%	9.8%	-8.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	2.3%	0.7%	-1.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	91.8%	76.7%	15.1%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	1.5%	1.5%	0.0%
No passport held	6.4%	13.5%	-7.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.2%	37.2%	-8.0%
Christian	66.8%	46.2%	20.6%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	3.2%	6.0%	-2.8%

Safety

Is Idle Valley Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Idle Valley Road was 113.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.1% higher than the East Retford North average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Idle Valley Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in East Retford North and the 96th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.5%.

🔎 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. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,200

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in DN22 7YZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 6/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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) - 5/10 (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 Idle Valley Road are based on 14 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 Idle Valley Road, Retford, DN22 7YZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN22 7YZ

Average Price
£566,011

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£566,011

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Idle Valley Road

Average Price
£654,800

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£606,016

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£947,507

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Idle Valley Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
25 Idle Valley Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property	£595,000	2021-11-05	£700,625
23 Idle Valley Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property	£595,000	2021-10-29	£705,815
13 Idle Valley Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property	£570,000	2021-06-29	£686,327
21 Idle Valley Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property	£587,500	2021-06-22	£707,398
15 Idle Valley Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property	£560,000	2021-02-26	£697,511

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN22 7YZ

Employment

DN22 7YZ 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in DN22 7YZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	130
Retired	117
Part-Time Employee	41
Self-Employed	23
Looking after home or family	12
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	38
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	20
Education	17
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Other	10
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Information and communication	9
Transport and storage	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Real estate activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW	2out of 4	760 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD	3out of 4	872 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP	3out of 4	987 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH	3out of 4	1,032 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ	3out of 4	2,055 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY	3out of 4	608 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	1,213 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
The Hub	11 Churchgate, Retford	412 yd
Potato Oven Retford Ltd	35 Churchgate, Retford	412 yd
Leaky Teacup Ltd	25 Bridgegate, Retford	440 yd
The Hideaway	1 Bridgegate Centre, Bridgegate	496 yd
Dante's Italian	1-3, Bridgegate	515 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Retford Cricket & Sports Club	Retford Cricket Club, Cricket Field Lane	326 yd
Black Boy	The Black Boy, 14 Moorgate	355 yd
Retford Bowling Green Ltd	Retford Bowling Green, Hallcroft Road	367 yd
Brick & Tile Inn	Brick And Tile Inn, 81 Moorgate	403 yd
Vine Inn	13 Churchgate, Retford	412 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hong Kong House	55 Moorgate, Retford	373 yd
Charcoal Grill	7 Churchgate, Retford	412 yd
China Kitchen	16 Churchgate, Retford	422 yd
Valentinos	12 Churchgate, Retford	422 yd
Lucky Days	20 Bridgegate, Retford	440 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons Supermarket & Cafe	Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited, Idle Valley Road	209 yd
Home Bargains	29-33 Moorgate, Retford	387 yd
U MISIA EUROPEAN STORE	Former Unit 6, Bridgegate	482 yd
Iceland Foodstore	Spa Road, Retford	793 yd
Poundland	57-61 Carolgate, Retford	852 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Retford Cricket Club CRICKET FIELD LANE	grass pitches	266 yd
Retford Lawn Tennis Club RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB RETFORD LAWN TENNIS CLUB HOSPITAL ROAD	tennis courts	674 yd
Shapes Health & Fitness (Closed) 8A 8A EXCHANGE STREET	health and fitness suite	684 yd
Kings Park CHANCERY LANE	tennis courts	847 yd
The Elizabethan Academy HALLCROFT ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	864 yd
Leverton Recreation Ground AVON RISE	grass pitches	904 yd
Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road	health and fitness suite	949 yd
Elizabeth High Comprehensive (Closed) Queen Street	grass pitches	989 yd
St Joseph'S Catholic Primary School BABWORTH ROAD	grass pitches	1,062 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	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	100.0%

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	120 Mbit/s
Average download speed	284.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	40.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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