Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

WOODLANDS, S43 1BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODLANDS, S43 1BE.

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Population

192

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S43 1BE 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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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 57% social renting, S43 1BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S43 1BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodlands, 0.8km from Brimington in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington South ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S43 1BE is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S43 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00098793 (shared with 3 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 1BE. The average age is 47.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 145,000

3 sales · Mean £ 141,666

Flat

£ 77,000

1 sales · Mean £ 77,000

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

S43 1BE has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Brimington Junior School

Good307 pupils0.7 km
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Henry Bradley Infant School

Good175 pupils1.2 km
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Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy

Good75 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Brimington Service Station1.0 km
  • Argos Chesterfield Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Neale Bank Stores0.2 km
  • Dees Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Quality Fare Food Market1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Ark Tavern0.6 km
  • The Red Lion0.8 km
  • Brimington Social Club1.0 km
  • The Mill0.4 km
  • Butchers Arms0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Station Pizza0.2 km
  • Wong Lee0.8 km
  • Catered For0.8 km
  • Planet Pizza1.0 km
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Crossroads Cafe0.9 km
  • Lockoford Inn0.9 km
  • Brimington Butty's0.9 km
  • Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.8 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.2 km
  • Dronfield6.4 km
  • Dore & Totley10.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Neale Bank0.2 km
  • Neale Bank0.2 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.2 km
  • Wheeldon Crescent0.2 km
  • Station Road0.2 km