Patchwork Row is in Shirebrook, Mansfield and in Bolsover district. NG20 8AL is located in the Shirebrook North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Patchwork Row, Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG20 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG20 8AQ, NG20 8AP, NG20 8AW, NG20 8AU, NG20 8AX, NG20 8AN, NG20 8AA, NG20 8PG, NG20 8DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG20 8AL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 48.4% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -2.6% |
| Male | 49.7% | 51.6% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around NG20 8AL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.8% | 57.3% | 27.5% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 18.8% | -15.5% | 44.2% | -25.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 11.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 19.7% | 8.4% | -11.3% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (70.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 22% | 37.4% | 15.4% | 48.4% | -11.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 33.1% | 1.2% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 28.3% | 16.5% | -11.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 14.7% | 7.1% | -7.6% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NG20 8AL this area, 37.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 59% | 37.7% | -21.3% | 18.2% | 19.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 7.5% | -1.5% | 13.4% | -5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 8.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 2.8% | 10% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.5% | 18% | 13.5% | 33.8% | -15.8% |
| Other | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 91.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, just 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.1% | 46% | -46.1% | 83.2% | -37.2% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 50.4% | 43.1% | 6.1% | 44.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 5.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.1% | 45.5% | -46.6% | 83.2% | -37.7% |
| 10+ Years | 6.8% | 5.9% | -0.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 21.6% | 21.1% | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 10.6% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 16.5% | 16.0% | 1.9% | 14.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31.9% | 76.7% | -44.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 29.9% | 1.3% | 28.6% |
| Romania | 11.4% | 0.9% | 10.5% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 20.9% | 13.5% | 7.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.3% | 37.2% | -8.9% |
| Christian | 63.4% | 46.2% | 17.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Patchwork Row was 548.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 622.5% higher than the Ault Hucknall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Patchwork Row has the highest crime rate of 79 local areas in Ault Hucknall and the 2nd highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 263.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Patchwork Row, Mansfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-06-14 | £176,584 |
| 40 Patchwork Row, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £40,000 | 2021-04-26 | £49,280 |
| 46 Patchwork Row, Mansfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £66,000 | 2020-10-14 | £92,542 |
| 24 Patchwork Row, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2020-05-11 | £136,971 |
| 40 Patchwork Row, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2020-03-11 | £121,124 |
NG20 8AL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 127 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model Village Primary School Central Drive , Shirebrook NG20 8BQ | - not rated | 591 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Infant & Nursery School Orchard Close , Park Road NG20 8JX | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Junior School Orchard Close , NG20 8JX | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Langwith Road , Langwith Junction NG20 9RP | 4out of 4 | 758 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Burlington Avenue , Langwith Junction NG20 9AD | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Academy Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | 2out of 4 | 1,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meden School Burns Lane , Warsop NG20 0QN | 3out of 4 | 4,895 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | 3out of 4 | 5,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stubbin Wood School Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | - not rated | 1,318 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoman Park Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8PS | 4out of 4 | 4,650 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saville House School 11 Church Street , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8AH | - not rated | 5,004 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffizz | 1 King Edward Street, Shirebrook | 103 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 72 Patchwork Row, Shirebrook | 132 yd | |
| Tastebuds | 88 Market Street, Shirebrook | 166 yd | |
| Shirebrook Shakes And Cakes | 90A Market Street, Shirebrook | 168 yd | |
| Wilson Wrights | 76 Market Street, Shirebrook | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gate Inn | King Edward Street, Shirebrook | 68 yd | |
| Carter Lane Working Mens Club | Carter Lane, Shirebrook | 153 yd | |
| The Old Bank | 75A Main Street, Shirebrook | 171 yd | |
| Shirebrook Ex Serviceman's Club | Shirebrook Ex Servicemens Club, Carter Lane | 227 yd | |
| Shirebrook Miners Welfare Institute | Shirebrook Miners Welfare Institute Miners Table, Central Drive | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Garden | 36 Patchwork Row, Shirebrook | 10 yd | |
| Variety Island | 3 King Edward Street, Shirebrook | 68 yd | |
| Welcome Fish Bar | 6 - 8 King Edward Street, Shirebrook | 68 yd | |
| The Hot Stuff | 8 Main Street, Shirebrook | 73 yd | |
| Indigo Indian Restaurant | 45 - 47 Main Street, Shirebrook | 88 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative, Victoria Street | 54 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 8 Portland Road | 161 yd | |
| Aldi | Carter Lane, Shirebrook | 227 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 350 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy LANGWITH ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Park Road Recreation Ground PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| Shirebrook Recreation Ground LANGWITH ROAD | grass pitches | 754 yd |
| Shirebrook Town Football Club SHIREBROOK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SHIREBROOK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LANGWITH ROAD | grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Brookfield Primary School BURLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 969 yd |
| Model Village Sports Ground VALE DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 2.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.