River Close, Retford
House prices, sold prices and local information for DN22 6TE.
At a glance
9 property sales on River Close, Retford have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. The most recent sale was on 15 Aug 2025. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £156,429. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2016; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on River Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. River Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all DN22 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 7 | £156,429 | 15 Aug 2025 |
| Detached | 2 | £162,500 | 12 Mar 2021 |
Sold prices on River Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, River Close DN22 6TE | 15 Aug 2025 | £170,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 15, River Close DN22 6TE | 4 Jul 2024 | £176,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 27, River Close DN22 6TE | 27 Feb 2023 | £200,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 3, River Close DN22 6TE | 12 Mar 2021 | £185,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 27, River Close DN22 6TE | 24 Sep 2020 | £136,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, River Close DN22 6TE | 7 May 2020 | £145,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 9, River Close DN22 6TE | 16 Apr 2018 | £138,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 12, River Close DN22 6TE | 17 Nov 2017 | £130,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, River Close DN22 6TE | 18 Mar 2016 | £140,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27, River Close | £136,000 (Sep 2020) → £200,000 (Feb 2023) | +47% over 2 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near River Close
Crime
172 crimes were reported within about a mile of River Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 80% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 59 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 |
| Shoplifting | 20 |
| Other theft | 17 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 16 |
| Other crime | 7 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
River Close is in or near 3 Environment Agency flood areas:
- River Idle in Nottinghamshire Flood alert area
- River Idle at West Retford and Ordsall Flood warning area
- River Idle at Retford, Eaton and Gamston Flood warning area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near River Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School 308 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.1 mi |
| The Elizabethan Academy 1,230 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 0.5 mi |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy 92 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 0.6 mi |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School 90 pupils | Primary | 3–7 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 224 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 3–11 | Report | 0.9 mi |
| St Giles School 241 pupils | Community special school | 3–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Retford Oaks Academy 1,080 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy 223 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around and local GPs
Train stations
- Retford station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
- Retford Low Level station 1.2 mi · 24 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Richmond Road (opp, Tiln Lane) 2 min walk
- Cornwall Road (SE-bound, Cornwall Road) 5 min walk
- Matilda Drive (adj, Gerard Grove) 5 min walk
- Lidget Lane (adj, Moorgate) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- Riverside Health Partnership
Riverside Walk, Retford · 0.5 mi - Kingfisher Family Practice
Retford Primary Care Ctr, Retford · 0.7 mi - Crown House Surgery
Retford Primary Care Centre, Retford Hospital, Retford · 0.7 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN) and NHS England practice data. Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
Income: decile 6 of 10 · Crime: decile 9 of 10.
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 81.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.7% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.0% | 17.1% |
| Households | 707 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.9% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.1% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.1% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,600 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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