Acorn Ridge is in Shirebrook, Mansfield and in Bolsover district. NG20 8QS 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 Acorn Ridge, Shirebrook, Mansfield, NG20 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NG20 8QT, NG20 8QP, NG20 8QN, NG20 8QQ, NG20 8QR, NG20 8QL, NG20 8QJ, NG20 8PU, NG20 8NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NG20 8QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% 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 | 49% | 48.2% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 51% | 51.8% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 | 34.5% | 40.7% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 41.1% | -0.3% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.1% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 12.9% | 4.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 39.9% | -3.5% | 48.4% | -8.5% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 36.6% | 5.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 15.7% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 5.6% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 2.3% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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.
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 21.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 27.9% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 9.5% | -8.6% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 17.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 7.3% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 21.4% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -12.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.1% | -2.8% | 2.8% | -1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.3% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 17.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.5% | 88.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.5% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 89.4% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 4% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 5.9% | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 20.1% | 13.5% | 6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.8% | 37.2% | 3.6% |
| Christian | 54.3% | 46.2% | 8.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Acorn Ridge was 26.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% lower than the Langwith average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Acorn Ridge has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Langwith and the 38th lowest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Acorn Ridge, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-12-19 | £82,133 |
| 25 Acorn Ridge, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2023-10-25 | £121,539 |
| 5 Acorn Ridge, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £81,000 | 2022-11-30 | £86,453 |
| 22 Acorn Ridge, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2022-02-22 | £125,907 |
| 8 Acorn Ridge, Mansfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-11-19 | £142,624 |
NG20 8QS 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 | 134 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 499 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park Junior School Orchard Close , NG20 8JX | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Primary School Burlington Avenue , Langwith Junction NG20 9AD | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Model Village Primary School Central Drive , Shirebrook NG20 8BQ | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Langwith Road , Langwith Junction NG20 9RP | 4out of 4 | 1,312 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 | 362 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | 3out of 4 | 4,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Manor Academy Park Hall Road , Mansfield Woodhouse NG19 8QA | 3out of 4 | 5,217 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mellors Catering Services | Shirebrook Academy School, Common Lane | 411 yd | |
| Stubbin Wood School - Dining Centre | Stubbin Wood School, Common Lane | 625 yd | |
| Shirebrook Leisure Centre | Park Road, Shirebrook | 745 yd | |
| Hole In The Wall | Carters Cafe, Carter Lane Community Centre | 804 yd | |
| Brook Community Church And Centre | 20 Main Street, Shirebrook | 917 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Ex Serviceman's Club | Shirebrook Ex Servicemens Club, Carter Lane | 802 yd | |
| Shirebrook Miners Welfare Institute | Shirebrook Miners Welfare Institute Miners Table, Central Drive | 858 yd | |
| Carter Lane Working Mens Club | Carter Lane, Shirebrook | 884 yd | |
| The Old Bank | 75A Main Street, Shirebrook | 942 yd | |
| The Gate Inn | King Edward Street, Shirebrook | 1,089 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon's Fish And Chips | 8 Hawthorne Avenue, Shirebrook | 423 yd | |
| Yummy (Shan) Ltd | 80 Recreation Road, Shirebrook | 474 yd | |
| Chef Peking | 16 Church Drive, Shirebrook | 998 yd | |
| The Hot Stuff | 8 Main Street, Shirebrook | 999 yd | |
| Kings Garden | 36 Patchwork Row, Shirebrook | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Carter Lane, Shirebrook | 802 yd | |
| The Co-operative Food | The Co-operative, Victoria Street | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shirebrook Academy (Closed) Common Lane | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Park Road Recreation Ground PARK ROAD | grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Shirebrook Academy COMMON LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Warren Terrace Recreation Ground COMMON LANE | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Shirebrook Leisure Centre PARK ROAD | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 840 yd |
| Brookfield Primary School BURLINGTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,070 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 | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.6% |
| 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.