Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

DOWNLANDS, S43 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNLANDS, S43 1BD.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S43 1BD 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

S43 1BD has a significant social housing presence — 60% 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. Property prices are trending up 2.7% year-on-year.

home £144,975 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S43 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Downlands, 0.6km from Brimington in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington South ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S43 1BD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £144k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 2.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S43 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00098797 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S43 1BD. The average age is 38.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.6%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 114,997

8 sales · Mean £ 122,918

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S43 1BD has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences41
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary7
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Brimington Junior School

Good307 pupils0.8 km
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Henry Bradley Infant School

Good175 pupils1.2 km
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Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Brimington Social Club0.9 km
  • The Mill0.7 km
  • Butchers Arms0.7 km
  • Brimming with Beer Ltd0.5 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Planet Pizza0.9 km
  • Catered For0.7 km
  • Bella Pizza0.8 km
  • Brim Chippy0.8 km
  • Sandwich Guy0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Argos Chesterfield Inside Sainsburys0.8 km
  • Neale Bank Stores0.1 km
  • Dees Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Quality Fare Food Market0.9 km
  • Brimington Service Station0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Lockoford Inn0.8 km
  • Brimington Butty's0.9 km
  • Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.7 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.1 km
  • Dronfield6.7 km
  • Dore & Totley10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Neale Bank0.1 km
  • Cemetery0.1 km
  • Neale Bank0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.2 km
  • Cemetery0.2 km