Bassetlaw
§ This page gives an overview of the Bassetlaw local authority district, bringing together key facts, maps, and data to help you quickly understand the area. This is one of 361 LAD profiles on Baseview.
Overview ⁞ Bassetlaw, in the far north of Nottinghamshire, is home to the market towns of Worksop and Retford. Worksop is known as the “Gateway to the Dukeries,” an area rich in grand estates like Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey, and Thoresby Hall. Retford, one of the oldest boroughs in England, has a thriving market square and riverside walks along the River Idle. The Chesterfield Canal winds through the district, while Sherwood Forest extends into its southern reaches, adding heritage and natural beauty.
Bassetlaw Boundary Map
This map shows the official boundary of the Bassetlaw local authority district, based on the latest geographic data published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It provides a clear view of the district’s extent and helps you understand how the area fits within the wider regional and national landscape.
Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025. Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The administrative boundary of Bassetlaw can also be viewed on OpenStreetMap: District Boundary of Bassetlaw.
Key Facts about Bassetlaw
What region is Bassetlaw in? Bassetlaw is in the East Midlands of England, a region within the UK.
What county is Bassetlaw in? Bassetlaw is located in the county of Nottinghamshire.
Is Bassetlaw a city? No, Bassetlaw is not a city. (Note: the UK has 76 officially designated cities.)
Who governs Bassetlaw? The local authority for this district is: Bassetlaw District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Nottinghamshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Nottinghamshire County Council.
▶ Official website of Bassetlaw District Council 🔗 bassetlaw.gov.uk
Which police force covers Bassetlaw? Policing in Bassetlaw is provided by Nottinghamshire Police 🔗 nottinghamshire.police.uk, which serves 8 local authority districts: Ashfield ⁞ Bassetlaw ⁞ Broxtowe ⁞ Gedling ⁞ Mansfield ⁞ Newark and Sherwood ⁞ Nottingham ⁞ Rushcliffe.
Constituencies in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is divided into 2 parliamentary constituencies, listed below in alphabetical order.
A constituency is a specific geographical area that elects one Member of Parliament (MP) to represent them in the House of Commons. The United Kingdom is divided into 650 parliamentary constituencies. We have this list page for easy browsing of all UK parliamentary constituencies: List of Constituencies.
Wards in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beckingham
- Blyth
- Carlton
- Clayworth
- East Markham
- East Retford East
- East Retford North
- East Retford South
- East Retford West
- Everton
- Harworth
- Langold
- Misterton
- Rampton
- Ranskill
- Sturton
- Sutton
- Tuxford and Trent
- Welbeck
- Worksop East
- Worksop North
- Worksop North East
- Worksop North West
- Worksop South
- Worksop South East
In the UK, a ward is a subdivision of a local authority area, used mainly for electoral and statistical purposes. Defined by the ONS, wards represent the primary unit for local elections, each returning one or more councillors to the local council. Wards are also used as a key geography for presenting population and census data. We have this list page for easy browsing of all electoral wards: List of all Electoral Wards in the UK.
Parishes in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is part-parished: 64 civil parishes (listed A-Z below) alongside 2 unparished areas.
- Askham
- Babworth
- Barnby Moor
- Beckingham
- Bevercotes
- Blyth
- Bole
- Bothamsall
- Carburton
- Carlton in Lindrick
- Clarborough and Welham
- Clayworth
- Clumber and Hardwick
- Cottam
- Darlton
- Dunham-on-Trent
- East Drayton
- East Markham
- Eaton
- Elkesley
- Everton
- Fledborough
- Gamston
- Gringley on the Hill
- Grove
- Harworth Bircotes
- Haughton
- Hayton
- Headon cum Upton
- Hodsock
- Laneham
- Lound
- Marnham
- Mattersey
- Misson
- Misterton
- Nether Langwith
- Normanton on Trent
- North and South Wheatley
- North Leverton with Habblesthorpe
- Norton, Cuckney, Holbeck and Welbeck
- Ragnall
- Rampton and Woodbeck
- Ranskill
- Rhodesia
- Saundby
- Scaftworth
- Scrooby
- Shireoaks
- South Leverton
- Stokeham
- Sturton le Steeple
- Styrrup with Oldcotes
- Sutton
- Torworth
- Treswell
- Tuxford
- Walkeringham
- Wallingwells
- West Burton
- West Drayton
- West Markham
- West Stockwith
- Wiseton
A civil parish is the lowest tier of local government in England, used for villages, small towns, and suburbs. They have their own local authority, either a parish council or a parish meeting, which provides local services like managing parks, allotments, and streetlights, and represents the community's views to larger councils.
We have this list page for easy browsing of all parishes: List of Civil Parishes in England and Wales.
Post Towns in Bassetlaw
Below is a list of post towns in Bassetlaw, grouped by postcode area:
- DN ▸ Retford (DN22)
- S ▸ Worksop (S80 / S81)
The UK postal hierarchy begins with broad postcode areas (such as “CB” or “M”), which are divided into smaller postcode districts (such as “CB8” or “M1”) to support accurate mail routing. Each postal address is anchored by a designated post town, the official locality name used in the UK postcode system, which operates independently from Local Authority Districts —the administrative boundaries used for council tax and local government services. Because they serve different purposes, a property’s postal address and its local authority district do not always align exactly.
Built-up Areas in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw covers 47 built-up areas, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Barnby Moor
- Bawtry *
- Beckingham
- Blyth (Bassetlaw)
- Bole *
- Carlton Forest
- Carlton in Lindrick
- Clarborough
- Clayworth
- Cottam (Bassetlaw)
- Darfoulds *
- East Drayton
- East Markham
- Elkesley
- Everton (Bassetlaw)
- Gamston (Bassetlaw)
- Gringley on the Hill
- Harworth
- Harworth and Bircotes *
- High Marnham
- Langold *
- Langwith *
- Lound
- Markham Moor
- Mattersey
- Meden Vale *
- Misson
- Misterton (Bassetlaw)
- Normanton on Trent
- North Leverton with Habblesthorpe
- North Wheatley
- Oldcotes
- Rampton (Bassetlaw)
- Ranby
- Ranskill
- Retford
- Rhodesia
- Scrooby
- Shireoaks *
- South Leverton
- Sturton le Steeple
- Sutton cum Lound
- Treswell
- Tuxford
- Walkeringham
- Woodbeck
- Worksop
In the UK, a Built-up Area (BUA) is a continuous urban area of at least 20 hectares (0.2 km²), defined by the ONS as land where buildings are generally no more than 200 metres apart, such as towns, cities, or large villages. (Note: A BUA name marked with an asterisk (*) indicates that the area is situated partly in the district of Bassetlaw.)
We have this list page for easy browsing of all built-up areas: List of all Built-up Areas in GB.
Railway Stations in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is served by a number of National Rail stations, providing rail connections to nearby towns, cities, and destinations across Great Britain. The railway stations listed below are located within the Bassetlaw Local Authority District and are grouped by train operating company for clarity.
- London North Eastern Railway ▸ Retford (DN22 7DE)
- Northern Trains ▸ Worksop (S81 7AG) ⁞ Shireoaks (S81 8LW)
This is a district-level view only. For a complete list of all National Rail stations across Great Britain, see the UK National Rail Stations Directory.
Bassetlaw compared with other districts in the UK
This section shows how Bassetlaw compares with other local authority districts in the UK, using a variety of measures and rankings.
Bassetlaw has 25 electoral wards.
Bassetlaw has a population of 124,937 (2024 mid-year estimate by ONS)
Population and Migration Trends in Bassetlaw
This chart shows the population trend for Bassetlaw from 2015 to 2024. It provides a quick overview of whether the local authority is growing, stable, or declining over time, and helps set context for the migration patterns shown below.
Population change is influenced by natural change (births minus deaths) and migration. The net migration chart below focuses on migration, separating internal migration (moves within the UK) from international migration (moves to and from abroad). Positive values indicate net inflows, while negative values indicate net outflows. The rate labels (per 1,000 residents) help compare migration intensity across years, even when the population size changes.
More local statistics and data for Bassetlaw can be found on the ONS statistics for Bassetlaw.