S42 5BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from North Wingfield in North Wingfield and Holmewood. Administratively it sits within North Wingfield Central ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S42 5BY is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00100255 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S42 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S42 5BY.
264
47
£ 32,600 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S42 5BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S42 5BY has a significant social housing presence — 56% 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 S42 5BY. The average age is 46.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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)
S42 5BY has low crime rates — 47 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
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
Grassmoor Primary School
Tupton Hall School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Derbyshire Stroke Centre1.0 km
- North Wingfield Community Resource Centre0.1 km
- The Blue Bell0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.2 km
- North Wingfield Serv' Sta'0.4 km
- Spar0.2 km
- Little Morton Farm0.8 km
- Wingfield Store Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- North Wingfield Fish Bar0.4 km
- Oasis Takeaway0.3 km
- Va Kei0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- North Wingfield Miners Welfare Club0.4 km
- The Shinnon0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Ltd0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield6.5 km
- Alfreton9.3 km
- Matlock11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Ashford Avenue0.1 km
- Ashford Avenue0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- The Green0.1 km
- Alice's View Chesterfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S425BY · Data under Open Government Licence