DN22 — RETFORD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in DN22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in DN22 is £247,880, which is 7% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in DN22 cost 13.6% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in DN22 have risen 3.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£351,263	740
Semi-detached	£182,099	597
Terraced	£147,951	371
Flat	£115,252	100
All types	£247,880	1897

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in DN22

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 29.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, DN22 has a crime rate well 64% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

11.2 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

1.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

4.8 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

5.6 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in DN22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

DN22 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 7 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Clarborough Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Elkesley Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Rampton Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

124,937

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

15.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in DN22 are 237.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 80% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

237.0 Mbps

Avg Download

43.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

89%

Superfast Coverage

54%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in DN22 is collected by Bassetlaw. The Band D rate is £2,317/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

DN22 — RETFORD

Area Summary

DN22 (RETFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£247,880), low crime (64% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (237 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in DN22?

The average house price in DN22 (RETFORD) is £247,880, based on 1897 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.4% over the past year.

Is DN22 a safe area to live?

Crime in DN22 is significantly below the national average (29.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (11.2 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (4.8 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in DN22?

There are 21 schools in or near DN22. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 7 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

What is the council tax in DN22?

Council tax in DN22 is collected by Bassetlaw. The Band D rate is £2,317 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in DN22?

The average broadband download speed in DN22 is 237 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 89% of premises, ultrafast to 54%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in DN22 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in DN22 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 15% are social housing. The total population is approximately 124,937.