S40 1EN is a safe, established residential area on Welfare Avenue, 0.3km from Brampton, New in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £109k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00098902 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELFARE AVENUE, S40 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFARE AVENUE, S40 1EN.
295
45
£ 42,900 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 1EN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S40 1EN is an established family neighbourhood — 61% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1EN. The average age is 44.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 109,250
2 sales · Mean £ 109,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S40 1EN has low crime rates — 48 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
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Junior School
Ashgate Croft School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Parkside Community School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
- Brampton Convenience Store0.2 km
- Eckohaus0.9 km
- European Store0.7 km
- Fredericks Ice Cream0.4 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Applewood Hotel0.6 km
- Westdale Hotel0.9 km
- Abigails Guest House0.6 km
- Lower Grove Guest House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
23 nearby- Anchor Inn0.4 km
- Peacock Inn0.8 km
- Real Ale Corner0.7 km
- The Crafty Dog0.3 km
- The Spotted Frog0.5 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- Dynasty0.5 km
- Nonnas0.4 km
- Buttylicious0.9 km
- Bradbury Bar and Bistro0.4 km
- Deja Vu0.3 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.6 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton)1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.8 km
- Netta Lambarellis0.6 km
- The 3 Bros0.4 km
- Chatsworth Fish Bar0.3 km
- HP Deli0.3 km
- + 18 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield1.9 km
- Dronfield7.4 km
- Dore & Totley11.1 km
Bus Stops
- Welfare Avenue North0.0 km
- Vernon Road Middle0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.1 km
- Shaftesbury Avenue0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S401EN · Data under Open Government Licence