Retford
A community guide to Retford in England, the United Kingdom.
- Population
- 22,023 residents
- Region
- England
- Country
- the United Kingdom
- Coordinates
- 53.3221, -0.9432
Economy and services
The economy of Retford reflects a mixed regional economy, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in England. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of England and the United Kingdom. Businesses based in Retford draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Geography and location
Retford sits at approximate coordinates 53.3221 latitude and -0.9432 longitude within England. The terrain and natural features around Retford reflect those typical of its part of the United Kingdom, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider England road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Getting there
Reaching Retford typically involves the regional road network of England or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United Kingdom. Local routes link Retford to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of England. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Retford.