S42 5BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Grassmoor in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S42 5BH is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BH are sourced from Output Area E00100184 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S42 5BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S42 5BH.
223
49
£ 32,600 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S42 5BH 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 42% of tenure in S42 5BH — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 49-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S42 5BH. The average age is 48.9. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S42 5BH is moderate at 60 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
Grassmoor Primary School
Temple Normanton Junior Academy
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Paul's Meats0.2 km
- Grassmoor Supermarket0.1 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cat Village North0.3 km
- Clare's Cafe0.3 km
- China Rose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ishmails Indian Spice0.3 km
- Grassmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sportsman Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield4.5 km
- Alfreton11.3 km
- Dronfield12.3 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.2 km
- New Street0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Westhill Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S425BH · Data under Open Government Licence