S40 1EW is a safe, established residential area on Welfare Avenue, 0.2km from Brampton, New in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S40 1EW 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. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1EW are sourced from Output Area E00098903 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WELFARE AVENUE, S40 1EW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WELFARE AVENUE, S40 1EW.
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£ 42,900 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 1EW 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
S40 1EW has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1EW. 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
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S40 1EW 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
Ashgate Croft School
Brockwell Junior School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery 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 Inn0.3 km
- Peacock Inn0.7 km
- Real Ale Corner0.6 km
- The Crafty Dog0.2 km
- The Spotted Frog0.6 km
- + 18 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Dynasty0.5 km
- Nonnas0.4 km
- Buttylicious1.0 km
- Bradbury Bar and Bistro0.4 km
- Deja Vu0.2 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Lidl0.3 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
- Dronfield7.4 km
- Dore & Totley11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Welfare Avenue South0.0 km
- Vernon Road Middle0.1 km
- Barker Fold0.1 km
- Welfare Avenue North0.1 km
- St Marks Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S401EW · Data under Open Government Licence