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DN22 7DN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About DN22 7DN: area rating, property, schools and local change
DN22 7DN is a postcode in East Retford West, Bassetlaw, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near DN22 7DN, then scores the surrounding small area 58/100 - top 43% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around DN22 7DN are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for DN22 7DN is based on Bassetlaw 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,792 residents, 1,599 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 41, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 61% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 18% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near DN22 7DN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the DN22 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £171k from 174 rolling sales, down 10.3% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near DN22 7DN can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near DN22 7DN by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around DN22 7DN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about DN22 7DN
Is DN22 7DN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 58/100 (top 43% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near DN22 7DN?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near DN22 7DN?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for DN22 7DN?
LocaleIQ matched DN22 7DN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in DN22 7DN?
The latest median sold price is £171k based on 174 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around DN22 7DN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.