S43 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hedley Drive, 0.9km from Brimington in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington South ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. 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 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £263k, up 21.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S43 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00098791 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEDLEY DRIVE, S43 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDLEY DRIVE, S43 1BF.
598
37
£ 37,800 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S43 1BF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 21.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S43 1BF. The average age is 36.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 270,050
17 sales · Mean £ 267,394
Semi-Detached
£ 175,000
6 sales · Mean £ 182,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S43 1BF has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brimington Junior School
Henry Bradley Infant School
Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy
Whittington Green School
New Whittington Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Argos Chesterfield Inside Sainsburys0.9 km
- Neale Bank Stores0.5 km
- Dees Convenience Store0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Crossroads Cafe0.9 km
- Brimington Butty's1.0 km
- Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Catered For0.9 km
- Scrappy Doos0.8 km
- Brim Chippy0.9 km
- Sandwich Guy0.2 km
- Winner House0.5 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Butchers Arms0.9 km
- Brimming with Beer Ltd0.8 km
- Junction Inn0.8 km
- Ark Tavern0.8 km
- The Red Lion0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield2.5 km
- Dronfield6.1 km
- Dore & Totley10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Station Road0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- The Mill0.2 km
- Newbridge Lane0.2 km
- Newbridge Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S431BF · Data under Open Government Licence