Spa Road Retford, Bassetlaw
27 addresses across 2 postcodes (DN22), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 2203621.
- Flood: 3 addresses on its postcodes are 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 33% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Retford, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Spa Common, is about 190 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 6 of its 27 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Riverside Health Partnership, about 390 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 23% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 269 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
- Road safety: 7 collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around it in 2021 to 2025, 4 of them fatal or serious; 4 involved a pedestrian.
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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 (79% of about 950 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: 2.
- 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
- 28-32, CAROLGATE, grade II
- 41, CAROLGATE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- ' 18 - 20 West Street Retford '', permissioned (130 m)
- ' 18 - 20 West Street Retford '', permissioned (130 m)
- ' Former Yates Pub Chapelgate Retford '', permissioned (270 m)
- ' Former Yates Pub Chapelgate Retford '', permissioned (270 m)
- Land North Of 21 And South Of 33 Union Street Retford, permissioned (280 m)
- ' Kettlewell ltd Grove Street Retford '', not permissioned (340 m)
- Kettlewells Coach Yard Grove Street And Raglan Road Retford, not permissioned (340 m)
- ' 21 Bridgegate Retford '', permissioned (340 m)
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 20 September 2026: BT, Utility asset works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 2 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
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 6EA | zone 2 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| DN22 6EB | zone 2 | 1 / 1 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN22 6EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| DN22 6EB | 100% | 33% | 33% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Retford 603,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Worksop 515,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.1 km (7.5 miles) | |
| Gainsborough Lea Road 211,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km (8.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Square Retford | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Retford Bus Station | 80 m |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest 86 Carolgate Parking | 190 m |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Humberside Airport HUY | 48.5 km (30 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | East Midlands Airport EMA | 60.4 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Riverside Health Partnership | 390 m |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Carl Godfrey & Associates | 180 m |
| Hospital | Retford Hospital | 820 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Retford Police Station | 220 m |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest TG Jones East Retford Cashzone | 70 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Spa Common 9,360 m² | 190 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Kings' Park 10 ha | 250 m |
| Play area | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 390 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.2 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,550 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 12 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Amcott House, a listed building (Grade II*), 180 m north-east. 119 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 6 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Amcott House | Listed building, Grade II* | 180 m north-east |
| 25, Grove Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north |
| Retford War Memorial | Listed building, Grade II* | 230 m north-west |
| Parish Church of St Swithun | Listed building, Grade II* | 350 m north |
| Babworth Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Hill Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Ordsall Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-east |
| West Town Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) west |
| Whisker Hill | Hill | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Cricket Pitch Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) west |
| Belmore Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 21 | 27 |
6 of the street's 27 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 Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 240 m | 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 |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Retford Oaks Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Apr 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Ordsall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Elizabethan Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foodstore DN22 6EA | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 30 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Retford Young Peoples Centre DN22 6EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Subway DN22 6EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| One Stop DN22 6EA | Retailers - other | 40 m | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Cafe de Bella DN22 6EA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 m | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza DN22 6EA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 m | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Teasdales Bakers DN22 6BZ | Manufacturers/packers | 40 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Grove Street Methodist Church | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Honey & Fig DN22 6BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| B & M Stores DN22 6EB | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| W Boyes & Co Ltd DN22 6EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | Exempt | |
| Good Health Boutique DN22 6EB | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Poundland DN22 6EB | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 50 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2023 |
| Cooplands DN22 6DY | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| TG Jones (W H Smith) DN22 6DY | Retailers - other | 70 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 76 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 61 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 52 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 18 |
| Public order | 16 |
| Other theft | 16 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Robbery | 6 |
| Other crime | 5 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (52); On or near Carolgate (40); On or near Town Hall Yard (38); On or near Retford Bus Station (23); On or near Exchange Street (22).
Road safety
7 collisions in which someone was hurt were reported on and around the street in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 3 serious and 3 slight, in which 1 person died and 3 people were seriously hurt. 4 involved a pedestrian; 1 involved a motorcyclist. 29% happened in the dark, and 29% on a wet or icy road. Most were on roads with a 30 mph limit.
| Year | Collisions | Fatal or serious |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
| Date | Severity | Who was hurt | Road | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Dec 2025 19:00 | Serious | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 30 mph | Dark, street lights on |
| 21 Nov 2023 12:00 | Serious | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 20 mph | Daylight |
| 17 Apr 2022 19:35 | Slight | 1 person | Minor road, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 16 Apr 2022 14:31 | Slight | 1 person: 1 motorcyclist | A638, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 14 Feb 2022 18:55 | Fatal | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 30 mph | Dark, street lights on, wet road |
| 31 Dec 2021 15:42 | Slight | 1 person: 1 pedestrian | Minor road, 30 mph | Daylight |
| 20 Dec 2021 16:24 | Serious | 1 person | Minor road, 30 mph | Wet road |
Only collisions in which someone was hurt and which the police were told about are here: damage-only collisions and near misses are not, and some injuries are never reported. Positions are recorded by the police, usually to within a few metres. Each year's figures are published the following September.
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 23% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 53% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 14% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 19% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 16% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 29% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 56% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 29% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 94% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
East Street · Beardsall's Row · Glasby Square · New Street · Coronation Street · Exchange Street · Carolgate · Town Hall Yard · Arlington Way · Canal Street · West Street · Savile Street
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; road collisions count only those in which someone was hurt and the police were told.
- 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.