West Carr Road, Retford, DN22 7ZF

People

Gender

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

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.7%	51%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	47.3%	49%	1.7%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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	21.6%	28.8%	7.2%	37.9%	-9.1%
Married: Opposite sex	60.8%	49.1%	-11.7%	44.2%	4.9%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	0.7%	3.5%	2.8%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	10.4%	8.2%	-2.2%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	6.3%	9.8%	3.5%	6.1%	3.7%

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	45%	50%	5.0%	48.4%	1.6%
Good health	35.4%	31.2%	-4.2%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	16.4%	13.1%	-3.3%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	2.3%	4.1%	1.8%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1%	1.5%	0.5%	1.2%	0.3%

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	21.6%	14.1%	-7.5%	18.2%	-4.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14.6%	7.7%	-6.9%	9.6%	-1.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.4%	18.6%	5.2%	13.4%	5.2%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	4.8%	0.3%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.9%	15.7%	0.8%	16.9%	-1.2%
Degree or Similar	29.1%	36.2%	7.1%	33.8%	2.4%
Other	1.9%	2.9%	1.0%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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)
Indian	1%	0%	-1.0%	3.1%	-3.1%
Pakistani	0%	4.1%	4.1%	2.7%	1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.3%	1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98.4%	93.1%	-5.3%	81.4%	11.7%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.1%	0.4%
Arab	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.9% 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	96.8%	97.9%	1.1%	83.2%	14.7%
European Union	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	6.1%	-6.1%
Middle East and Asia	0.6%	1.5%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.3%	-0.8%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	97.9%	1.4%	83.2%	14.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.2%	76.7%	5.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	46.4%	46.2%	0.2%
Muslim	4.6%	6.5%	-1.9%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is West Carr Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Carr Road was 56.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the East Retford East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Carr Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in East Retford East and the 190th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 25.5%.

🔎 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. 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 7ZF, 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 West Carr Road are based on 176 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 West Carr Road, Retford, DN22 7ZF

Estimated Average Property Prices for DN22 7ZF

Average Price
£98,740

Semi-Detached
£93,421

Terraced
£99,405

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Carr Road

Average Price
£152,230

Semi-Detached
£144,191

Terraced
£138,010

Detached
£233,744

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£505,131

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Carr Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Cornelia Mews, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£121,000	2024-05-17	£128,188
1 Cornelia Mews, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, an established residential building	£47,500	2023-08-30	£49,106
7 Cornelia Mews, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property	£62,795	2020-12-10	£77,053
6 Cornelia Mews, Retford, Nottinghamshire Terraced, a newly built property	£75,428	2020-12-10	£92,555
11 Cornelia Mews, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property	£75,428	2020-11-25	£97,498

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for DN22 7ZF

Employment

DN22 7ZF 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 7ZF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	114
Full-Time Employee	89
Part-Time Employee	33
Self-Employed	22
Student (economically inactive)	16
Looking after home or family	15
Other	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	32
Human health and social work activities	21
Education	16
Manufacturing	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Construction	11
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	6
Other	4
Mining and quarrying	4
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ordsall Primary School Ordsall Road , DN22 7SL	2out of 4	506 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP	3out of 4	869 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Thrumpton Primary Academy Thrumpton Close , DN22 7AQ	3out of 4	1,117 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD	3out of 4	1,330 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken Lane , DN22 7EU	3out of 4	1,690 yd	Academy converter	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	756 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
The Elizabethan Academy Hallcroft Road , DN22 7PY	3out of 4	1,929 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	740 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	247 yd
The Chocolate Kitchen	5 West Street, Retford	828 yd
Smoke & Ice	Unit 6, Northern Tower	883 yd
Deli & Dine	80 Carolgate, Retford	914 yd
The Orchard Cafe & Tea Room	5 Glasby Square, Retford	951 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Cobwell Sports and Social Club	27 Cobwell Road, Retford	532 yd
Ordsall Bridon Cricket Club	Cricket Pavillion At Bridon, All Hallows Street	623 yd
Clumber Inn	Wharncliffe Road, Retford	643 yd
The Albertos	29-31 Albert Road, Retford	772 yd
The Sun Inn	Thrumpton Lane, Retford	776 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Trudys Kitchen	86 West Carr Road, Retford	382 yd
West Carr Road Fisheries	Papas Fish Bar, West Carr Road	382 yd
Thrumpton Golden Cod	1 Thrumpton Lane, Retford	776 yd
JM's Fish Chips and Diner	27 West Street, Retford	827 yd
Georges Fish Bar	5 Welbeck Road, Retford	837 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-operative Late Shop	2 Welbeck Road, Retford	784 yd
Asda Stores Plc	Asda Stores Ltd, Wharf Road	809 yd
Rufford Stores	Premier, 12-14 Rufford Avenue	907 yd
Aldi Foodstores Ltd	Aldi Stores Limited 89-105, Carolgate	923 yd
Lidl	London Road, Retford	939 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Retford Oaks High School (Closed) Ordsall Road	grass pitches	467 yd
Retford Squash Club RETFORD SQUASH CLUB RETFORD SQUASH CLUB ALBERT ROAD	squash courts	512 yd
East Retford Rufc Ordsall Road	grass pitches	567 yd
Club Energy (Retford) MALLARD HOUSE MALLARD HOUSE WESTFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	615 yd
Retford Leisure Centre OLD HALL DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	640 yd
Retford Leisure Centre (Closed) West Carr Road	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	646 yd
Elizabeth High Comprehensive (Closed) Queen Street	grass pitches	653 yd
Elizabethan Playing Fields Ordsall Road	grass pitches	689 yd
Kings Park CHANCERY LANE	tennis courts	790 yd
Kings Ladies Gym (Closed) Wharf Road	health and fitness suite	810 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	100 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of DN22 7ZF