Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

S40 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S40 1AD.

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Population

526

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S40 1AD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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4/10
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5/10
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10/10
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6/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 41, S40 1AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £159k. Property prices are trending up 56.5% year-on-year.

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

S40 1AD is an active urban area located 1.1km from Boythorpe in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within St Leonard's ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (483 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 56.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S40 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00099048 (shared with 522 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 S40 1AD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 159,375

9 sales · Mean £ 156,750

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

Crime rates near S40 1AD are high at 483 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 offences373
Anti-social behaviour318
Shoplifting291
Public order156
Criminal damage and arson72

school Local Schools

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St Mary's Catholic Primary

Good423 pupils0.6 km
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Parkside Community School

Good570 pupils0.7 km
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William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Brampton Primary School

Good313 pupils0.8 km
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Abercrombie Primary School

Good246 pupils0.9 km
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Spire Junior School

Good186 pupils1.1 km
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Christ Church CofE Primary School

Good171 pupils1.4 km
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Walton Peak Flying High Academy

Inadequate129 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

76 nearby
  • Subway (Low Pavements)0.3 km
  • Cafe Local0.7 km
  • Chesterfield Coffee Co0.3 km
  • Cibo0.1 km
  • Dunelm Cafe Pausa0.6 km
  • + 71 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

55 nearby
  • Derby Road Deli1.0 km
  • Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.3 km
  • Express Kebab House0.5 km
  • Fat Pig BBQ0.5 km
  • Flavors0.5 km
  • + 50 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.4 km
  • B & M0.3 km
  • Brampton Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd0.3 km
  • Eckohaus0.3 km
  • + 60 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

7 nearby
  • The Applewood Hotel0.5 km
  • Westdale Hotel0.4 km
  • Buckinghams0.8 km
  • Premier Inn and Thyme0.4 km
  • Ibis Hotel0.6 km
  • + 2 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

58 nearby
  • Bambu Tiki Bar0.7 km
  • Blue Bell Inn0.5 km
  • Chandlers0.5 km
  • Crown and Cushion0.2 km
  • Empire Bar0.5 km
  • + 53 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Iceland (Steeplegate)0.4 km
  • Lidl1.0 km
  • Tesco Metro0.2 km
  • Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.3 km
  • Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield0.9 km
  • Dronfield7.8 km
  • Dore & Totley11.7 km

Bus Stops

  • New Beetwell Street0.1 km
  • New Beetwell Street0.1 km
  • New Beetwell Street0.1 km
  • West Bars0.1 km
  • New Beetwell Street0.1 km