Sutton Lane is in Sutton, Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 8PY is located in the Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Lane, Sutton, Retford, DN22 8PY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 8PE, DN22 8QD, DN22 8TD, DN22 8PZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around DN22 8PY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 8PY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.5% 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 | 22.2% | 21.4% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -16.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.6% | 58.5% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 14.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8% | 9.6% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 8.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 42.7% | 42.2% | -0.5% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 39.6% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 15.9% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 18.5% | 13.7% | -4.8% | 18.2% | -4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.5% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 5.3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 36.4% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 99.7% | 95.7% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 96% 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 | 98.4% | 96% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 95.7% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.7% | 76.7% | 10.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.3% | 37.2% | -13.9% |
| Christian | 70.4% | 46.2% | 24.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Lane was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.9% lower than the Everton average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Sutton Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Everton and the 129th lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sutton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, a newly built property | £725,000 | 2024-08-29 | £791,358 |
| 35 Sutton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £447,000 | 2023-10-23 | £481,352 |
| 16 Sutton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2022-05-11 | £411,635 |
| 8 Sutton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £365,099 | 2021-08-26 | £442,939 |
| 19 Sutton Lane, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2021-06-11 | £319,082 |
DN22 8PY 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 8PY area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 128 |
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 27 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sutton-Cum-Lound CofE School Portland Place , Sutton-Cum-Lound DN22 8PP | 3out of 4 | 479 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH | 3out of 4 | 3,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7BP | 3out of 4 | 4,184 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 2out of 4 | 4,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ranskill Primary School Cherry Tree Walk , Ranskill DN22 8LH | 3out of 4 | 4,446 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,469 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,268 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 | 4,284 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 96.7% |
| 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 | 3.3% |
| Median download speed | 52.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.99 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.