DN22 postcode: what it's like to live there
The DN22 district covers Retford, Misterton (Bassetlaw), Tuxford. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 7 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in DN22
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from DN22 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
Primary schools in DN22
- Bracken Lane Primary Academy · DN22 7EU · Remains Good (2021) · Top 27% in England
- Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School · DN22 6SW · Good (2022) · Bottom 1% in England
- Clarborough Primary School · DN22 9JZ · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 31% in England
- Elkesley Primary and Nursery School · DN22 8AQ · Good or better in every area (2025) · Bottom 12% in England
- Gamston St Peter's CofE Primary School · DN22 0PE · Good (2024) · Top 19% in England
- Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School · DN22 7QH · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area
- Leverton Church of England Academy · DN22 0AD · Good (2023)
- North Wheatley Church of England Primary School · DN22 9DH · Requires improvement in some areas (2025) · Top 44% in England
- Ordsall Primary School · DN22 7SL · Good (2022) · Bottom 28% in England
- Rampton Primary School · DN22 0JB · Report card 2026: Needs attention in some areas · Bottom 16% in England
- Ranby CofE Primary School · DN22 8HZ · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 38% in England
- Ranskill Primary School · DN22 8LH · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 9% in England
Secondary schools in DN22
- Retford Oaks Academy · DN22 7NJ · Remains Good (2022) · Bottom 11% in England
- The Elizabethan Academy · DN22 7PY · Good (2024) · Bottom 16% in England
Fee-paying schools in DN22
- Bright Fields School · DN22 0DJ · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in DN22
- Thrumpton Kids Clubs · DN22 7AF · Good (Ofsted)
- All Aboard Nursery Ltd · DN22 7RP · Good (Ofsted)
- Redwood Scholars Tuition · DN22 7UZ
- Thrumpton Kids Club · DN22 7EA
- West Street Pre-school · DN22 6ES · Good (Ofsted)
- Claremont House Nursery School · DN22 7HJ · Good (Ofsted)
- Big Yellow Door Nursery · DN22 8HX · Good (Ofsted)
- Portland Place Pre-School · DN22 8PP · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in DN22
- Riverside Health Partnership · DN22 6FB
- North Leverton Surgery · DN22 0AB
- Crown House Surgery · DN22 7XF
- Kingfisher Family Practice · DN22 7XF
Neighbourhoods in DN22
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of DN22 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retford East | 21% | £200k | Average | 12 min |
| Retford South | 19% | £170k | High | 10 min |
| Clarborough, Beckingham & Misterton | 15% | £262k | Low | 15 min |
| Retford North | 15% | £215k | Average | 9 min |
| Tuxford, Markham & Rampton | 14% | £230k | Average | 22 min |
| Ranskill, Everton & Gringley | 14% | £385k | Low | 14 min |
| Manton, Clumber & Elkesley | 3% | £220k | Average | 17 min |
Questions
Where is the DN22 postcode?
DN22 covers 7 neighbourhoods in Retford, Misterton (Bassetlaw), Tuxford, with 1,244 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in DN22?
The typical home price across DN22's neighbourhoods is £215k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in DN22?
17 primary and 2 secondary state schools have a DN22 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from DN22?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Sheffield 78 minutes; York 87 minutes.