NG20 8LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lilac Grove, 0.4km from Langwith Junction in Shirebrook. Administratively it sits within Shirebrook North ward and the Bolsover constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NG20 8LN is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for NG20 8LN are sourced from Output Area E00098663 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILAC GROVE, NG20 8LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILAC GROVE, NG20 8LN.
250
49
£ 34,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NG20 8LN 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 42% of tenure in NG20 8LN — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG20 8LN. The average age is 49.3. 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 demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 126,500
2 sales · Mean £ 126,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NG20 8LN has low crime rates — 37 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
The Park Infant & Nursery School
The Park Junior School
Brookfield Primary School
Stubbin Wood School
Shirebrook Academy
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Langwith Bassett Junior Academy
Model Village Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Shirebrook Ex Serviceman's Club0.6 km
- The Gate Inn0.9 km
- Carter Lane Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Langwith Junction Social Club0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Brook Community Church And Centre0.8 km
- Coffizz0.9 km
- Salvation Army0.7 km
- Ashgate Coffee Co0.9 km
- Wilson Wrights0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- The Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Lidl0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Chef Peking1.0 km
- Deep Pan Kid0.9 km
- Kings Garden0.8 km
- Shirebrook Express0.9 km
- Welcome Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Arya Stores0.6 km
- Bargain Booze And Cheapest Cigs0.8 km
- Super E Cig0.9 km
- Shirebrook Fruit + Veg0.8 km
- Bowring Butchers0.8 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Shirebrook1.3 km
- Langwith - Whaley Thorns2.7 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse5.2 km
Bus Stops
- Valley Road0.1 km
- Valley Road0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- Laburnum Avenue0.1 km
- The Badger0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NG208LN · Data under Open Government Licence