NG20 8DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Main Street, 1.0km from Shirebrook in Shirebrook. Administratively it sits within Shirebrook South ward and the Bolsover constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG20 8DR are sourced from Output Area E00098681 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAIN STREET, NG20 8DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAIN STREET, NG20 8DR.
272
52
£ 34,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG20 8DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. NG20 8DR spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £116k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG20 8DR. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 116,000
6 sales · Mean £ 123,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG20 8DR has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Model Village Primary School
The Park Infant & Nursery School
The Park Junior School
Shirebrook Academy
Stubbin Wood School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Brookfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Roses Main Stop0.1 km
- Lesleys Discounts0.9 km
- Model Village Newsagent0.9 km
- Padda Retail0.9 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Shirebrook Ex Serviceman's Club0.9 km
- Carter Lane Working Mens Club0.9 km
- The New Victoria Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Brook Community Church And Centre0.8 km
- Hole In The Wall0.9 km
- Shirebrook Leisure Centre0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Chef Peking0.8 km
- Kings Garden1.0 km
- Indigo Indian Restaurant1.0 km
- Simon's Fish And Chips0.3 km
- The Model Chippy0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shirebrook1.8 km
- Langwith - Whaley Thorns3.8 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse4.5 km
Bus Stops
- Common Lane0.1 km
- Little Lane0.1 km
- Little Lane0.2 km
- Common Lane0.2 km
- Hawthorne Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NG208DR · Data under Open Government Licence