S40 1BA is an active urban area on West Bars, 1.0km from Brockwell in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Brockwell ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 59% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (150 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00098825 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST BARS, S40 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST BARS, S40 1BA.
282
40
£ 34,500 /yr
58%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 1BA 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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 59% owner-occupation and average age 40, S40 1BA has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1BA. The average age is 40.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S40 1BA are high at 150 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.
school Local Schools
Brampton Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Parkside Community School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Abercrombie Primary School
Brockwell Junior School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Old Hall Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
67 nearby- Subway (Low Pavements)0.6 km
- Chesterfield Coffee Co0.6 km
- Cibo0.4 km
- Dunelm Cafe Pausa0.9 km
- Dynasty0.3 km
- + 62 more
Retailers - Other
67 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
- B & M0.6 km
- Brampton Convenience Store0.5 km
- Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd0.5 km
- Eckohaus0.2 km
- + 62 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Applewood Hotel0.2 km
- Westdale Hotel0.2 km
- Buckinghams0.7 km
- Premier Inn and Thyme0.6 km
- Abigails Guest House0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
62 nearby- Anchor Inn0.8 km
- Bambu Tiki Bar0.9 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.8 km
- Chandlers0.8 km
- Crown and Cushion0.5 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland (Steeplegate)0.7 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate0.6 km
- Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.0 km
- Express Kebab House0.8 km
- Fat Pig BBQ0.7 km
- Flavors0.8 km
- King Kebab0.8 km
- + 51 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield1.1 km
- Dronfield7.6 km
- Dore & Totley11.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Bars Roundabout0.1 km
- Mecca Bingo0.1 km
- Boythorpe Road Bottom0.2 km
- Boythorpe Road Bottom0.2 km
- Wheatbridge Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S401BA · Data under Open Government Licence