Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

HEDLEY DRIVE, S43 1BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDLEY DRIVE, S43 1BF.

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Population

598

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British92.2%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.2%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences36
Public order8
Vehicle crime8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6

school Local Schools

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Brimington Junior School

Good307 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Bradley Infant School

Good175 pupils1.2 km
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Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy

Good75 pupils1.5 km
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Whittington Green School

Good469 pupils1.5 km
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New Whittington Community Primary School

Requires Improvement268 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Argos Chesterfield Inside Sainsburys0.9 km
  • Neale Bank Stores0.5 km
  • Dees Convenience Store0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • Crossroads Cafe0.9 km
  • Brimington Butty's1.0 km
  • Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.9 km
fastfood

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
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
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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