Postcode Analysis Bolsover, East Midlands

SHERWOOD DRIVE, NG20 8RF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHERWOOD DRIVE, NG20 8RF.

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Population

470

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 37,100 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: NG20 8RF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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2/10
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10/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates NG20 8RF — age 33, 41% ownership, 55% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (33) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NG20 8RF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Sherwood Drive, 0.7km from Shirebrook in Shirebrook. Administratively it sits within Shirebrook South ward and the Bolsover constituency.

For renters and young professionals, NG20 8RF offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With residents averaging 33 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 55% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £112k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for NG20 8RF are sourced from Output Area E00098680 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NG20 8RF. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 85,000

3 sales · Mean £ 82,333

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around NG20 8RF is moderate at 56 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.

Violence and sexual offences72
Anti-social behaviour31
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson14
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Model Village Primary School

Good235 pupils0.2 km
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The Park Infant & Nursery School

Good233 pupils1.2 km
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The Park Junior School

Good261 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy

Outstanding235 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Jespers News Ltd0.9 km
  • Roses Main Stop1.0 km
  • Shirebrook Fruit + Veg0.6 km
  • Bowring Butchers0.6 km
  • Brand Max0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Shirebrook Ex Serviceman's Club0.7 km
  • The Gate Inn0.5 km
  • Carter Lane Working Mens Club0.7 km
  • The New Victoria Inn0.1 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Brook Community Church And Centre0.5 km
  • Coffizz0.5 km
  • Salvation Army0.7 km
  • Hole In The Wall0.7 km
  • Sports Direct0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • The Co-operative Food0.6 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Chef Peking0.4 km
  • Deep Pan Kid0.6 km
  • Kings Garden0.6 km
  • Portland Cafe0.6 km
  • Shirebrook Express0.6 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shirebrook1.1 km
  • Mansfield Woodhouse3.9 km
  • Langwith - Whaley Thorns3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Recreation Drive0.1 km
  • Victoria Inn0.1 km
  • Recreation Drive0.1 km
  • Sherwood Drive0.1 km
  • Victoria Inn0.1 km