NG20 8GJ is a safe, established residential area on Piper Grove, 1.3km from Shirebrook in Shirebrook. Administratively it sits within Shirebrook South ward and the Bolsover constituency.
For families considering a move, NG20 8GJ represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £121k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for NG20 8GJ are sourced from Output Area E00180296 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIPER GROVE, NG20 8GJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPER GROVE, NG20 8GJ.
590
33
£ 34,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
NG20 8GJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 78% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG20 8GJ. The average age is 33.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 119,000
5 sales · Mean £ 134,200
Detached
£ 136,500
1 sales · Mean £ 136,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG20 8GJ has low crime rates — 18 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Roses Main Stop0.5 km
- Model Village Newsagent0.7 km
- Padda Retail0.7 km
- The Summit0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chef Peking0.9 km
- Simon's Fish And Chips0.8 km
- The Model Chippy0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The New Victoria Inn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shirebrook1.9 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse4.0 km
- Langwith - Whaley Thorns4.3 km
Bus Stops
- Bracken Road0.2 km
- Orchid Way0.3 km
- Newbarn Close0.3 km
- Cemetery0.4 km
- Cemetery0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: NG208GJ · Data under Open Government Licence