S43 1DN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dorset Drive, 0.7km from Brimington, New in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington North ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S43 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00098778 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET DRIVE, S43 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET DRIVE, S43 1DN.
311
38
£ 33,500 /yr
61%
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
No single demographic signal dominates S43 1DN — age 38, 78% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S43 1DN. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S43 1DN has low crime rates — 33 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.
school Local Schools
Henry Bradley Infant School
Hollingwood Primary School
Brimington Junior School
Inkersall Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cedar Store0.3 km
- Hollingwood Stores0.7 km
- Malhi Food Stores0.4 km
- Quality Fare Food Market0.5 km
- Brimington Service Station0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Butchers Arms0.7 km
- Brimming with Beer Ltd0.9 km
- Hollingwood Hotel0.4 km
- Three Horseshoes0.7 km
- Ark Tavern0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Brimington Butty's0.6 km
- Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bella Pizza0.7 km
- Brim Chippy0.6 km
- Brimington Fish Bar0.5 km
- Spice House0.7 km
- Catered For0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ringwood Hall1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield3.4 km
- Dronfield6.9 km
- Dore & Totley11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Markham Arms0.0 km
- Markham Arms0.0 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.1 km
- Victoria Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S431DN · Data under Open Government Licence