S40 2RL is an up-and-coming urban area on Baden Powell Road, 0.7km from St Augustines in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within St Leonard's ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
For families considering a move, S40 2RL represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (142 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £142k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 41.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 2RL are sourced from Output Area E00099048 (shared with 522 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADEN POWELL ROAD, S40 2RL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADEN POWELL ROAD, S40 2RL.
526
41
£ 34,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 2RL 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S40 2RL's 69% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £142k. Property prices are trending up 41.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 2RL. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 123,061
10 sales · Mean £ 137,149
Terraced
£ 151,000
4 sales · Mean £ 168,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S40 2RL are high at 142 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Spire Junior School
Parkside Community School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
Brampton Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Spire Nursery and Infant School
Abercrombie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
66 nearby- Subway (Low Pavements)0.6 km
- Oh Crumbs0.9 km
- Cafe Local1.0 km
- Chesterfield Coffee Co0.5 km
- Cibo0.6 km
- + 61 more
Pub, NightClub
53 nearby- Whitecotes Hotel0.6 km
- Bambu Tiki Bar0.9 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.9 km
- Chandlers0.7 km
- Crown and Cushion0.6 km
- + 48 more
Takeaway Shop
50 nearby- Derby Road Deli0.5 km
- Happy House0.9 km
- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.8 km
- Express Kebab House0.8 km
- Fat Pig BBQ0.9 km
- + 45 more
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
- B & M0.3 km
- Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd0.8 km
- Eckohaus0.8 km
- European Store0.8 km
- + 53 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Westdale Hotel0.9 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- Lower Grove Guest House0.8 km
- Premier Inn and Thyme0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland (Steeplegate)0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Tesco Express (Derby Road)0.7 km
- Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate0.7 km
- Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield1.2 km
- Dronfield8.4 km
- Dore & Totley12.3 km
Bus Stops
- Pond Street0.1 km
- Summerfield Road0.1 km
- St Augustines Mount0.2 km
- Pond Street0.2 km
- St Augustines Mount0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S402RL · Data under Open Government Licence