Main Street is in Hayton, Retford and in Bassetlaw district. DN22 9LA is located in the Clayworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bassetlaw. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Main Street, Hayton, Retford, DN22 9LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: DN22 9LL, DN22 9JT, DN22 9JU, DN22 9NP, DN22 9LB, DN22 9LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding DN22 9LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 49.6% | 49% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 50.4% | 51% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 9LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.6% 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 | 21.8% | 24% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64% | 60.6% | -3.4% | 44.2% | 16.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 41.8% | 43.6% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 38.1% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 13% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 4.1% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 25.9% | 18.6% | -7.3% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9.9% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 18.3% | 7.6% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.1% | 32.3% | 4.2% | 33.8% | -1.5% |
| Other | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 96.7% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 15.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.1% | 97.8% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 97.8% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.6% | 13.5% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Main Street was 56.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% higher than the Beckingham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Main Street has the 9th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Beckingham and the 189th highest crime rate of 384 local areas in Bassetlaw .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 1.6%.

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 Main Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-07-04 | £354,747 |
| 9 Main Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-08-18 | £426,515 |
| 3 Main Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire Other, an established residential building | £578,500 | 2020-01-29 | £701,473 |
| Ingledene Main Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £357,500 | 2018-08-16 | £503,464 |
| 3 Main Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2013-08-02 | £687,237 |
DN22 9LA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
DN22 9LA 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 9LA 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%.
| Retired | 119 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarborough Primary School Hillview Crescent , Clarborough DN22 9JZ | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School Tiln Lane , DN22 6SW | 2out of 4 | 2,982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy Grove Street , DN22 6LD | 3out of 4 | 3,906 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wheatley Church of England Primary School Sturton Road , South Wheatley DN22 9DH | 4out of 4 | 4,108 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School Whitaker Close , DN22 7QH | 3out of 4 | 4,269 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Retford Oaks Academy Babworth Road , DN22 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,927 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 | 4,943 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | Kings Arms, Main Street | 327 yd | |
| The Boat Inn | 97 Main Street, Hayton | 773 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.39 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.39 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.