S40 4LD is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Brent Close, 0.3km from Brockwell Hill in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Brockwell ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
For families considering a move, S40 4LD represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 4LD are sourced from Output Area E00098814 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRENT CLOSE, S40 4LD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRENT CLOSE, S40 4LD.
228
51
£ 42,900 /yr
44%
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
S40 4LD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 4LD. The average age is 51.0. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S40 4LD has low crime rates — 40 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
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Junior School
Highfield Hall Primary School
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ashgate Croft School
Outwood Academy Newbold
Brampton Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Badger0.5 km
- The Olde House0.7 km
- Chesterfield Miners Welfare0.9 km
- Nags Head0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Highfield Hotel0.4 km
- Monkey Park Cafe1.0 km
- Buttylicious0.6 km
- Sunday Lunch Club0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Tan Wong Kitchen0.6 km
- Pizza House0.6 km
- Tandoori Delight0.6 km
- Dotties0.9 km
- Highfield Chippy0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Todays Local0.5 km
- Spar0.8 km
- One Stop (Highfield Road)0.8 km
- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.8 km
- Co - Op Food0.6 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Abigails Guest House0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield2.1 km
- Dronfield6.3 km
- Dore & Totley10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Glade Close0.1 km
- Hartside Close0.2 km
- Glade Close0.2 km
- Hartside Close0.2 km
- Purbeck Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S404LD · Data under Open Government Licence