A620 Retford, Bassetlaw
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (DN22), about 150 m long, classed as a a road. USRN 2222379.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in Bassetlaw costs £2,645 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 96% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Retford, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Kings' Park, is about 270 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 18 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kingfisher Family Practice, about 220 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 19% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 27 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Bassetlaw in 2026-27: Band D £2,645 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,763 | £2,057 | £2,351 | £2,645 | £3,233 | £3,820 | £4,408 | £5,290 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (80% of about 1,060 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Retford (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 43, BRIDGEGATE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Tenterflat Walk Bridgegate Retford, not permissioned (180 m)
- St Michael's View Retford, not permissioned (240 m)
- ' 21 Bridgegate Retford '', permissioned (290 m)
- ' Former Yates Pub Chapelgate Retford '', permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- ' Former Yates Pub Chapelgate Retford '', permissioned (440 m (0.3 miles))
- Elizabethan High School Lower Site North Road Retford, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Land North Of 21 And South Of 33 Union Street Retford, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- ' Former Elizabethan High School Leafield Retford '', not permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 22 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 29 homes the Environment Agency counts, 1 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 14 low and 0 very low.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 2. Zone 2 is between 0.1% and 1% a year from rivers (0.1% and 0.5% from the sea), ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| DN22 7UX | zone 2 | 0 / 0 / 14 | unlikely |
| DN22 7UZ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 8 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 18 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN22 7UX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN22 7UZ | 100% | 96% | 96% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Retford 603,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Worksop 515,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.8 km (7.3 miles) | |
| Gainsborough Lea Road 211,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lime Tree Avenue Retford | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Retford Bus Station | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 86 Carolgate Parking | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 48.6 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 60.6 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kingfisher Family Practice | 220 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Bridgegate Chemist | 130 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Retford Hospital | 220 m |
| Police station | Retford Police Station | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Asda Retford - North Road PFS Cashzone | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Kings' Park 10 ha | 270 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,490 m² | 380 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 90 m |
| Allotments | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael the Archangel, a listed building (Grade II*), 130 m south-east. 107 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael the Archangel | Listed building, Grade II* | 130 m south-east |
| Retford War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 410 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Sloswick's Hospital Almshouses | Listed building, Grade II* | 420 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Parish Church of St Swithun | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Babworth Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| West Town Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Lake Hill Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Cricket Pitch Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Bolham Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Belmore Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Ordsall Hill | Hill | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 2 |
2 of the street's 2 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Bassetlaw: see them on the Bassetlaw page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Elizabethan Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Urgent improvement; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Retford Oaks Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Ordsall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Well | Other catering premises | 70 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| Retford Cricket & Sports Club DN22 7LA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 5 Very good | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Peter James DN22 7UZ | Retailers - other | 130 m | Exempt | |
| Galway Arms DN22 7UZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2024 |
| A Place To Call Our Own DN22 7AY | School/college/university | 170 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| West Retford Hotel DN22 7XG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Leaky Teacup Ltd DN22 7UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | 5 Very good | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Hospice Of The Good Shepherd DN22 7XF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Retford Tennis Club DN22 7BD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Vintage Bakery DN22 6AE | Manufacturers/packers | 290 m | 5 Very good | 8 Nov 2024 |
| Lucky Days | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2025 |
| Woodaroma DN22 6AJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Tall Trees Childcare DN22 6AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2026 |
| Pizza Piccante DN22 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Feb 2025 |
| Retford Salad Bar DN22 6AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Court (9); On or near Rectory Road (4); On or near Amcott Way (4); On or near Cricket Field Lane (3); On or near Bridgegate (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 19% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 11% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 32% | 17% |
| Private rented | 49% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 31% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 21% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Bridgegate · Amcott Way · Cricket Field Lane · Tenterflat Walk · West Court · Rectory Road · Lime Grove · Charter Court · Lime Tree Avenue · Cricketers View · Rectors Gate · The Glebe
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.