S42 5DZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Avenue, 0.1km from Grassmoor in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 5DZ are sourced from Output Area E00100193 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK AVENUE, S42 5DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK AVENUE, S42 5DZ.
326
44
£ 32,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S42 5DZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 90% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £175k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S42 5DZ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
16 sales · Mean £ 164,996
Detached
£ 157,499
4 sales · Mean £ 161,874
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S42 5DZ has low crime rates — 48 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
Grassmoor Primary School
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
Temple Normanton Junior Academy
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.5 km
- Paul's Meats0.2 km
- Grassmoor Supermarket0.3 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cat Village North0.5 km
- Clare's Cafe0.5 km
- China Rose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ishmails Indian Spice0.5 km
- Grassmoor Fish Bar0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sportsman Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield4.8 km
- Alfreton11.1 km
- Matlock12.4 km
Bus Stops
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- New Street0.3 km
- Boot and Shoe0.3 km
- Boot and Shoe0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S425DZ · Data under Open Government Licence