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Retford, United Kingdom
England · United Kingdom
Retford is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 22,023. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).
Data updated June 2026
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| Population | 22,023 |
| Population Density | 83 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 53.3221°, -0.9432° |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
| Country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| State / Province | England |
| Average Temperature | 52°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 39.7 inches (1,009 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 4.1 inches (10 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $44,125 |
| Median Age | 45.4 years |
About Retford
Retford is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 22,023. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.
Population
Gender Distribution
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Retford vs United Kingdom Average
Income: Retford vs United Kingdom
Commute Mode
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,125 |
| 41% below United Kingdom avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,125 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $849 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above United Kingdom avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,004 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $259,564 |
| 8% below United Kingdom avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,103 |
| 5% below United Kingdom avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 68.7% |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% |
| Housing Units | 8,809 |
Property Tax
Climate in Retford
Retford has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (17.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 613 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below United Kingdom avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 264.8 sq mi (685.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 53.3221°N, 0.9432°W |
| Timezone | Europe/London |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in |
Retford has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 39°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.2") and February the driest (1.5").
Education
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below United Kingdom avg | |
| High School+ | 42.9% |
Area & Infrastructure
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Total Area | 264.8 sq mi |
Services
Commute & Transportation
| Drive Alone | 61.9% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 19.6% |
Schools in Retford
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Elizabethan Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Carr Hill Primary and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
| Bracken Lane Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Thrumpton Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Ordsall Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Al Karam Secondary School | - | - | - | - |
| St Swithun's C of E Foundational School | - | - | - | - |
| Hallcroft Infant and Nursery School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Retford
28 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart South Wales | adult contemporary, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Capital FM Cymru | bilingual, contemporary | AAC 48 kbps | |
| HearMe - Classic Hard Rock | classic hard rock | MP3 | |
| BBC Radio Wales (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| BBC Radio Cymru (128k) | entertainment, music | UNKNOWN | |
| Rother Radio (Rotherham & Sheffield) | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| The British Home Front Radio Service | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| broradio | community radio, local news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Past Perfect Radio | 20s | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Radio Camarthenshire | local news, pop music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| BBC Radio Cymru 2 (128k) | music, news | UNKNOWN | |
| Heart North Wales | local news, music | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Nation Radio Wales | contemporary | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Lincs Sound | 00s, 10s | UNKNOWN | |
| Magna Radio | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Amber Sound FM | - | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| Sine FM | - | MP3 | |
| Doncaster Radio | - | MP3 192 kbps | |
| 107FM | community | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Powerhouse Radio | christian, christian contemporary | MP3 | |
| Tempo 107.4 FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Dragon Radio | pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heart West Wales | commercial, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Heckington Living Community Radio | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Magna Mix | classic hits, hits | MP3 | |
| Erewash Sound | - | MP3 | |
| Millside Hospital Radio | - | AAC+ 192 kbps | |
| Radio Newark | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Retford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashworth Barracks Victoria Cross Museum | ||||
| Bassetlaw Museum (Amcott House) | ||||
| Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum | ||||
| Cusworth Hall | ||||
| Danum Gallery, Library and Museum | ||||
| Epworth Old Rectory | ||||
| Gainsborough Old Hall | ||||
| Holocaust Centre | ||||
| Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Museum | ||||
| Making It! Discovery Centre | ||||
| Mr Straw's House | ||||
| Museum of the Horse | ||||
| Museum of Timekeeping | ||||
| National Civil War Centre | ||||
| Newark Air Museum | ||||
| Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery | ||||
| South Yorkshire Air Museum | ||||
| The Gainsborough Heritage Centre | ||||
| The Queen's Royal Lancers Museum | ||||
| The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft |
Libraries in Retford
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bawtry Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bessacarr Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilsthorpe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Bircotes Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blidworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cantley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Clipstone Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Collingham Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Denman Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Dukeries Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Edwinstowe Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Farnsfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Forest Town Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gainsborough Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Haxey Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Intake Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Langold Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newark Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ollerton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Rainworth Community Partnership Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Ravenshead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Southwell Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sprotbrough Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warmsworth Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Warsop Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Worksop Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Retford
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corn Exchange | |||||
| Doncaster Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Goose Hill Market | |||||
| Indoor Market | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Market Square | |||||
| Ollerton Market | |||||
| Outdoor Market |
Hotels in Retford
5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Retford
14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Retford
6 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Retford
2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Retford
2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Retford
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Retford
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Retford
1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Retford
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Retford
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Retford
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Retford
4 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Retford
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Clipstone Brewery | ||||
| Milestone Brewery | ||||
| Pheasantry Brewery | ||||
| Springhead Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Retford
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Retford
50 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | EMA | Large Airport |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | LBA | Large Airport |
| Humberside Airport | HUY | Medium Airport |
| Leeds East Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Nottingham City Airport | NQT | Medium Airport |
| RAF Barkston Heath | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Cranwell | - | Medium Airport |
| RAF Waddington | WTN | Medium Airport |
| RAF Wittering | - | Medium Airport |
| Acaster Malbis Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Askern Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bankwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beeches Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Beverley/Linley Hill Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Birchwood Lodge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Birds Edge Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Black Spring Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Blackmoor Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Breighton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Bridge Cottage Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Brookfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Bucknall Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burn Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Burton-Constable Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Butterfield Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Caunton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cliffe Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Coal Aston Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cottage Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Cuxwold Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Darlton Gliding Club | - | Small Airport |
| Decoy Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Derby Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elvington Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Finningley Village Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Forwood Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Full Sutton Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Garforth Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Gilrudding Grange Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm (Sibson) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Glebe Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grange Farm Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grangewood Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Griffin's Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Grove Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hanbeck Farm Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Haxey Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hazlewood Gallop / Tadcaster Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Retford
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Hallcroft Road Post Office | |
| Ordsall Post Office | |
| Retford Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Retford
10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| All Hallows Church | |
| All Saints | |
| Grove Street Methodist Church | |
| Hallcroft Methodist Church | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| St Helen | |
| St Josephs | |
| St Michael The Archangel | |
| St Saviours | |
| St Swithuns |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Retford?
Retford has a population of 22,023 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 83 people per square mile, spread across 264.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 45.4 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
Is Retford expensive to live in?
The median household income is $44,125, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $259,564 (8% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,103 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.9x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Retford?
Retford has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 39.7 inches, with 4.1 inches of snow.
How is the job market in Retford?
Retford has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $849. There are 2,004 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Retford?
The median home value in Retford is $259,564. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,103. The homeownership rate is 68.7%.
How are the schools in Retford?
25.5% of adults in Retford hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 42.9% have completed high school.
What are the demographics of Retford?
The racial and ethnic makeup of Retford is 4.6% White, 0.6% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian. 95.5% of residents speak only English at home. 5.1% of the population are military veterans. 6.2% of residents have a disability.