doncaster DN22 Postcodes

Doncaster (DN22)

The DN22 postcode area is located in the Doncaster postcode town region, within the county of Nottinghamshire, and contains a total of 1446 individual postcodes.

There are 66 electoral wards in the DN22 postcode area, including Barnetby, Barrow-Upon-Humber, Barton-Upon-Humber, Brigg, Cleethorpes, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Goole, Grimsby, Immingham, Retford, Scunthorpe, Ulceby which come under the local authority of the Bassetlaw Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in DN22 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of DN22 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

DN22 postcode is in the Doncaster district of South Yorkshire in the United Kingdom. It covers the easternmost part of the town of Retford and parts of the hamlets of East Retford, West Retford, Amcotts, Bole and Sutton-cum-Lound. The postcode area is predominantly rural in nature with only a small number of populated settlements. Most of the settlements are located close to the River Idle.

The postcode area covers 6404 hectares of mostly predominately rural landscape. The majority of the dwellings are detached and semi-detached houses and bungalows, although there is a small number of terraced houses and flats. The region is well-connected by road and public transport. The major roads include the A1 which provides a direct link to other parts of the country, while the Lincolnshire border is accessible from the A57. In addition, the East Coast mainline provides connection to London Kings Cross in under two hours.

The DN22 postcode benefits from a wide range of local amenities and services. Guests can explore the Roman sites at Littleborough, take a tour of Elsham Hall and Gardens or discover the excitement of Sundown Adventureland. For shopping, shoppers can visit the local shopping centre at Westgate or wander down some of the many local independent shops. For entertainment there are plenty of cinemas, theatres and pubs in the area.

Education wise there are ample schools to choose from, including local grammar and secondary schools, primary schools as well as several independent schools in the area. Transportation links to primary secondary and universities are also good, with direct access to fast rail services to reach the nearby city of Sheffield.

The local community is supported by an extensive range of health and social care services and facilities. The NHS provides comprehensive health care to the area, while the range of GP surgeries, pharmacies and private hospitals ensure residents always have access to good medical care when they need it. Additionally, there are a number of leisure facilities in the area, including three golf courses and numerous parks.

For those looking to do business in the region, the DN22 postcode provides a great starting point. The area is well placed to benefit from the government funded programmes designed to attract and support businesses, investors and entrepreneurs. There are number of industrial estates in the area, supplemented by local incentives sucj as North Notts business park,Retford Enterprise Centre and the surrounding agricultural and light industrial sites.

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