Retford Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, End of H1 2026

East Coast Main Line market town with fast London services and growing commuter appeal

The Retford property market recorded 428 residential sales over the past 12 months, with a median sale price of £194,000. This places Retford in line with the Nottinghamshire county median, and £91k below the UK national median of £285,000.

Prices in Retford have shown a notable decline, with a year-on-year change of -13.6%. Within Nottinghamshire, Retford ranks 4th by price out of 7 principal towns, and 7th by transaction volume.

Retford median prices have moved from £216,250 in Q1 2025 to £205,000 in Q2 2026, a change of -5.2% over 5 quarters.

Property prices in Retford vary significantly by type. The table below compares Retford prices with Nottinghamshire county averages and UK national figures.

Detached homes in Retford command £310,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £93,500. The £217k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Retford recorded 3 new-build transactions in the past 12 months, representing 0.7% of total sales. New-build supply is limited, potentially indicating either planning constraints or an untapped opportunity for developers.

New-build properties in Retford traded at a premium of 315.6% versus existing stock. This premium supports the viability of new development, as buyers are willing to pay more for new homes.

Across the wider Nottinghamshire market, 184 new-build completions were recorded — see our Nottinghamshire property market report for the full county picture.

The following table shows the most recent property transactions recorded in Retford, providing real-time evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers, and developers:

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £96,250 to £205,000 illustrates the breadth of the Retford market.

For developers considering Retford, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £194,000 and detached homes at £310,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a Retford scheme with a GDV of £310,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £201,500 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 13.6% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Retford by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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To put Retford's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Nottinghamshire:

For the full Nottinghamshire town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Nottinghamshire property market report.