S40 is a postcode district in Chesterfield, East Midlands, covering 1078 active and 548 retired postcodes.
The largest share of S40 (16%) is characterised by a quiet, leafy suburb popular with retirees in large detached homes, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (12%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes S40 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in S40 are around £220k. Safety: Crime runs above average across S40 at 434 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full S40 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
S40 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the S40 postcode area.
35,566
45
£ 40,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 62% owner-occupation and average age 45, S40 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £220k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Spire Nursery and Infant School
Spire Junior School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Junior School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Parkside Community School
Brampton Primary School
Brookfield Community School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Peak Pharmacy
- Peak Pharmacy
- Spar
- Hobson Choice Mini Mart
- Primark
- + 78 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Abigails Guest House
- Lower Grove Guest House
- Premier Inn and Thyme
- The Applewood Hotel
- Westdale Hotel
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- The Gulab Tandoori
- Admiral Amusements
- Annex Cafe
- Asda Living
- Blaze Bar and Restaurant
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Central England Co-operative - 71 Grangewood Road
- Central England Co-Operative - Holme Hall Shopping Centre
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd
- Farmfoods Ltd
- Iceland (Steeplegate)
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
58 nearby- Snowflakes Desserts Limited (Chesterfield)
- Andreas Pantry
- Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC)
- Blend
- Boba Shack
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
59 nearby- Albert's Jugerer Bruder
- Anchor Inn
- Barrel Inn
- Birdholme Working Mens Club
- Blue Bell Inn
- + 54 more
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