Church Close is in North Wheatley, Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 9BU is located in the Sturton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Close, North Wheatley, Retford, DN22 9BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 9BX, DN22 9BH, DN22 9BZ, DN22 9DA, DN22 9DG, DN22 9BW, DN22 9EB, DN22 9BY, DN22 9DQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN22 9BU has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 50% | -3.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50% | 3.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 9BU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.1% 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 | 19.2% | 21.5% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 57.1% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 12.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 0.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 6.7% | 10.2% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 10.7% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
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 | 44.7% | 50% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 14.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 17.1% | 12.4% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 10.2% | -4.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 12.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | -1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 18.1% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 39% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 94.8% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -5.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.5% | 76.7% | 6.8% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.2% | 37.2% | -15.0% |
| Christian | 69.8% | 46.2% | 23.6% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Close was 32.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.4% lower than the Beckingham average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.
Church Close has the 9th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Beckingham and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.
Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% 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 Church Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-06-27 | £234,554 |
| 10 Church Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-10-10 | £302,421 |
| 10 Church Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-05-27 | £313,771 |
| 11 Church Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-11-03 | £232,991 |
| 10 Church Close, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2016-05-27 | £251,080 |
DN22 9BU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in DN22 9BU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Sturton Road , South Wheatley DN22 9DH | 4out of 4 | 296 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sturton CofE Primary School Church Street , Sturton-le-Steeple DN22 9HQ | 3out of 4 | 3,711 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarborough Primary School Hillview Crescent , Clarborough DN22 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 4,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckingham Primary School The Limes , Beckingham DN10 4QN | 3out of 4 | 4,844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leverton Church of England Academy Main Street , North Leverton DN22 0AD | 3out of 4 | 4,894 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatley Tennis Club TENNIS CLUB AND LAND TENNIS CLUB AND LAND LOW PASTURE LANE | tennis courts | 291 yd |
| Wheatley Playing Field Sturton Road | grass pitches | 308 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 | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 72.7% |
| 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 | 26.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.