S43 1DR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dorset Avenue, 0.5km from Brimington, New in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington North ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
Day-to-day life in S43 1DR has the character of a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £75k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S43 1DR are sourced from Output Area E00098772 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DORSET AVENUE, S43 1DR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DORSET AVENUE, S43 1DR.
307
37
£ 33,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S43 1DR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 37, S43 1DR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £75k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S43 1DR. The average age is 36.8. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S43 1DR has low crime rates — 34 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
Henry Bradley Infant School
Hollingwood Primary School
Brimington Junior School
Inkersall Spencer Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cedar Store0.5 km
- Hollingwood Stores0.8 km
- Malhi Food Stores0.3 km
- Quality Fare Food Market0.4 km
- Brimington Service Station0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Butchers Arms0.6 km
- Brimming with Beer Ltd0.8 km
- Hollingwood Hotel0.4 km
- Three Horseshoes0.5 km
- Ark Tavern0.8 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Brimington Butty's0.4 km
- Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bella Pizza0.5 km
- Brim Chippy0.5 km
- Brimington Fish Bar0.3 km
- Spice House0.8 km
- Catered For0.6 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ringwood Hall1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield3.2 km
- Dronfield6.9 km
- Dore & Totley11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Devon Drive0.1 km
- Devon Drive0.1 km
- Princess Street0.1 km
- Queen Street0.1 km
- Markham Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S431DR · Data under Open Government Licence