S40 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Barker Fold, 0.2km from Brampton, New in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S40 1EF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00098903 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARKER FOLD, S40 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKER FOLD, S40 1EF.
247
42
£ 42,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in S40 1EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 21.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1EF. The average age is 41.9. 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 & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 160,000
3 sales · Mean £ 162,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S40 1EF has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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
Ashgate Croft School
Brockwell Junior School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Parkside Community School
Westfield Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Brampton Convenience Store0.3 km
- Eckohaus1.0 km
- European Store0.8 km
- Fredericks Ice Cream0.3 km
- Love Brewing0.3 km
- + 23 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- The Applewood Hotel0.7 km
- Abigails Guest House0.7 km
- Lower Grove Guest House1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Anchor Inn0.4 km
- Peacock Inn0.7 km
- Real Ale Corner0.6 km
- The Crafty Dog0.3 km
- The Spotted Frog0.6 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Dynasty0.6 km
- Nonnas0.5 km
- Buttylicious0.9 km
- Bradbury Bar and Bistro0.5 km
- Deja Vu0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.9 km
- Netta Lambarellis0.7 km
- The 3 Bros0.5 km
- Chatsworth Fish Bar0.3 km
- HP Deli0.3 km
- + 17 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield2.0 km
- Dronfield7.4 km
- Dore & Totley11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barker Fold0.1 km
- Welfare Avenue South0.1 km
- Barker Lane 260.1 km
- Welfare Avenue North0.1 km
- Vernon Road Middle0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S401EF · Data under Open Government Licence