Valley Road is in Shirebrook, Mansfield and in Bolsover district. NG20 8LQ 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 Valley Road, Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG20 8LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG20 8LH, NG20 8LR, NG20 8LF, NG20 8LG, NG20 8LP, NG20 9RU, NG20 9RX, NG20 8JR, NG20 8JP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around NG20 8LQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49% | 50.5% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51% | 49.5% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.2% | 37% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.9% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 29.7% | 39.6% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 39.6% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 23.1% | 11.9% | -11.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 10.8% | 6.9% | -3.9% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 8LQ this area, 28.2% 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 16.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 28.2% | -14.1% | 18.2% | 10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.2% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 33.8% | -17.0% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.7% | 100% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99.7% | 94% | -5.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99.7% | 93.7% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Poland | 5.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 27% | 13.5% | 13.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 54.9% | 46.2% | 8.7% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 60.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.9% lower than the Langwith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Langwith and the 113th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Valley Road, Mansfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £136,000 | 2023-12-01 | £147,546 |
| 39 Valley Road, Mansfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2023-10-11 | £138,855 |
| 53 Valley Road, Mansfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2021-04-09 | £201,651 |
| 29 Valley Road, Mansfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2021-02-08 | £139,274 |
| 51 Valley Road, Mansfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £94,318 | 2016-11-30 | £158,981 |
NG20 8LQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park Infant & Nursery School Orchard Close , Park Road NG20 8JX | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Junior School Orchard Close , NG20 8JX | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Burlington Avenue , Langwith Junction NG20 9AD | 3out of 4 | 428 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 | 520 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langwith Bassett Junior Academy Bassett Hill , Upper Langwith NG20 9RD | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 787 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,842 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 4,979 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Meden School Burns Lane , Warsop NG20 0QN | 3out of 4 | 4,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 802 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Yeoman Park Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8PS | 4out of 4 | 5,274 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Leisure Centre | Park Road, Shirebrook | 324 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | Carters Cafe, Carter Lane Community Centre | 506 yd | |
| Salvation Army | 72 Patchwork Row, Shirebrook | 506 yd | |
| Ju's Cafe | 225 Station Road, Shirebrook | 571 yd | |
| Shirebrook Shakes And Cakes | 90A Market Street, Shirebrook | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langwith Junction Social Club | 81 Langwith Road, Langwith Junction | 470 yd | |
| Shirebrook Ex Serviceman's Club | Shirebrook Ex Servicemens Club, Carter Lane | 504 yd | |
| Carter Lane Working Mens Club | Carter Lane, Shirebrook | 515 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | King Edward Street, Shirebrook | 698 yd | |
| The Old Bank | 75A Main Street, Shirebrook | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yummy (Shan) Ltd | 80 Recreation Road, Shirebrook | 487 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 36 Patchwork Row, Shirebrook | 628 yd | |
| Shirebrook Express | 72 Market Street, Shirebrook | 667 yd | |
| Deep Pan Kid | 92 Market Street, Shirebrook | 667 yd | |
| Dragon City | 74 Market Street, Shirebrook | 667 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carter Lane, Shirebrook | 504 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative, Victoria Street | 616 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Foodstore, 8 Portland Road | 737 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 286 yd |
| Park Road Recreation Ground PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Brookfield Primary School BURLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Academy LANGWITH ROAD | grass pitches | 462 yd |
| Shirebrook Town Football Club SHIREBROOK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB SHIREBROOK TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB LANGWITH ROAD | grass pitches | 719 yd |
| Shirebrook Recreation Ground LANGWITH ROAD | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Shirebrook Academy (Closed) Common Lane | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Shirebrook Academy COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 908 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.3% |
| 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 | 60 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.