East Retford West
Ward in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, 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 miles33.9 km
- Mansfield 15.6 miles25 km
- Rotherham 19 miles30.6 km
- Doncaster 15.7 miles25.2 km
- Chesterfield 20.8 miles33.4 km
- Lincoln 17.6 miles28.3 km
- Scunthorpe 22 miles35.4 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 19 miles30.6 km
- Newark-on-Trent 17.9 miles28.8 km
- Worksop 6.7 miles10.7 km
- Arnold 23.1 miles37.1 km
- Bentley 17.7 miles28.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Retford Built-up area 0.2 miles0.4 km
- East Retford South Ward 0.7 miles1.1 km
- East Retford North Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- East Retford East Ward 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Eaton Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Babworth Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Clarborough and Welham Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Ranby Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Gamston Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sutton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Clarborough Built-up area 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Grove Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
Example postcodes in East Retford West
DN22 7DJ, DN22 6ER, DN22 7BT, DN22 7PH, DN22 7PW, DN22 7AF, DN22 7NY, DN22 7WD, DN22 7GS … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 11.6 miles18.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 37.1 miles59.8 km
- Retford Rail Station 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Retford Low-Level Rail Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
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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 miles10.9 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 9.5 miles15.4 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 11.8 miles19 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 14.3 miles23 km
- Sandall Beat Wood Forest 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 14.9 miles24 km
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Museum 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Doncaster Racecourse Recreation 15.2 miles24.5 km