Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

FRANCIS CLOSE, S43 1BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRANCIS CLOSE, S43 1BL.

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Population

373

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 37,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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6/10
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5/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

S43 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

S43 1BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Francis Close, 0.6km from Tapton in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington South ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

For serious buyers, S43 1BL is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k.

Census 2021 statistics for S43 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00098792 (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 1BL. The average age is 53.3. 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 Asian4.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 382,500

2 sales · Mean £ 382,500

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

S43 1BL has low crime rates — 34 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary7
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Brimington Junior School

Good307 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Bradley Infant School

Good175 pupils1.3 km
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Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Mill0.6 km
  • Butchers Arms0.8 km
  • Brimming with Beer Ltd0.6 km
  • Junction Inn0.9 km
  • Three Horseshoes0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Dees Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Brimington Service Station1.0 km
  • Argos Chesterfield Inside Sainsburys0.7 km
  • Neale Bank Stores0.2 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Brimington Butty's1.0 km
  • Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.8 km
  • Lockoford Inn0.7 km
  • Burger King1.0 km
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Bella Pizza0.9 km
  • Brim Chippy0.9 km
  • Sandwich Guy0.5 km
  • Winner House0.2 km
  • Station Pizza0.2 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.0 km
  • Dronfield6.6 km
  • Dore & Totley10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Lansdowne Road0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Road0.1 km
  • Lansdowne Road 1020.1 km
  • Crematorium0.1 km
  • Crematorium0.2 km