S40 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Welshpool Place, 0.2km from Brampton, New in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 51% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00098908 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELSHPOOL PLACE, S40 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELSHPOOL PLACE, S40 1EB.
230
40
£ 34,500 /yr
60%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S40 1EB — age 40, 41% ownership, 51% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £160k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1EB. The average age is 40.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S40 1EB is moderate at 54 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
Old Hall Junior School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Ashgate Croft School
Brockwell Junior School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Parkside Community School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Brampton Convenience Store0.3 km
- Eckohaus0.9 km
- European Store0.8 km
- Fredericks Ice Cream0.4 km
- Love Brewing0.3 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Westdale Hotel1.0 km
- Abigails Guest House0.8 km
- Lower Grove Guest House0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Anchor Inn0.2 km
- Peacock Inn0.7 km
- Real Ale Corner0.5 km
- The Crafty Dog0.2 km
- The Spotted Frog0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Dynasty0.5 km
- Nonnas0.4 km
- Bradbury Bar and Bistro0.4 km
- Deja Vu0.2 km
- Pekae Cafe0.2 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.2 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.8 km
- Netta Lambarellis0.6 km
- The 3 Bros0.4 km
- Chatsworth Fish Bar0.2 km
- HP Deli0.2 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield1.9 km
- Dronfield7.5 km
- Dore & Totley11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Welfare Avenue South0.0 km
- Vernon Road Middle0.1 km
- Barker Fold0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.2 km
- Welfare Avenue North0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S401EB · Data under Open Government Licence