East Retford West
Ward in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, DN22, England
| Coordinates: | 53.318, -0.949 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 70 80 |
| Dialling code: | 01777 (Retford) |
East Retford West is a largely residential ward on the western side of the market town of Retford in the district of Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England. It lies close to the meanders of the River Idle and the wetlands of the Idle Valley, so green spaces and wildlife are more prominent here than in many inner‑urban wards.
The area mixes Victorian terraces and post‑war estates with small local shops and community facilities, and many residents commute to nearby cities such as Sheffield and Nottingham. Its character is tied to Retford’s long market‑town history, with a strong sense of local civic life, voluntary groups and easy access to countryside pursuits like walking and birdwatching.
Postcode districts covering East Retford West
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 21.1 miles
- Mansfield 15.6 miles
- Rotherham 19 miles
- Doncaster 15.7 miles
- Chesterfield 20.8 miles
- Lincoln 17.6 miles
- Scunthorpe 22 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 17.9 miles
- Worksop 6.7 miles
- Arnold 23.1 miles
- Bentley 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Retford Built-up area 0.2 miles
- East Retford South Ward 0.7 miles
- East Retford North Ward 0.9 miles
- East Retford East Ward 1.5 miles
- Eaton Parish 1.6 miles
- Babworth Parish 2.1 miles
- Clarborough and Welham Parish 2.5 miles
- Ranby Built-up area 2.6 miles
- Gamston Built-up area 2.7 miles
- Sutton Parish 2.8 miles
- Clarborough Built-up area 2.8 miles
- Grove Parish 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in East Retford West
DN22 6DQ, DN22 6DY, DN22 6DB, DN22 7AB, DN22 7NP, DN22 7PD, DN22 6NU, DN22 7ZJ, DN22 7BS … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 11.6 miles
- East Midlands Airport 37.1 miles
- Retford Rail Station 0.2 miles
- Retford Low-Level Rail Station 0.3 miles
Hotels in East Retford West Ad
Schools in East Retford West
- Retford Oaks Academy Secondary
- St Giles School Special
- St. Joseph's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Clumber House Estate 6.8 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 9.4 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 9.5 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 10.4 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 11.3 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 11.8 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 12.8 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.3 miles
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 14.6 miles
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 14.9 miles
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 15.1 miles
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles