Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

CENTRAL DRIVE, S44 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CENTRAL DRIVE, S44 5BA.

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Population

231

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S44 5BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

S44 5BA has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S44 5BA is a mixed residential area on Central Drive, 0.5km from Calow in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S44 5BA is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 68 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £92k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for S44 5BA are sourced from Output Area E00100311 (shared with 4 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 S44 5BA. The average age is 49.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 92,000

3 sales · Mean £ 90,316

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

Crime around S44 5BA is moderate at 68 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 offences129
Public order27
Anti-social behaviour13
Criminal damage and arson13
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Calow CofE VC Primary School

Good167 pupils0.2 km
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Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils0.9 km
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Hady Primary School

Good332 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • DSFS Catering & retail units at The Royal0.9 km
  • Chesterfield College Catering0.5 km
  • Top Shop@Calow0.5 km
  • Clovers Brunch And Dessert0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • R B Elliott And Son1.0 km
  • Brimington Common Stores0.8 km
  • Calow Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Calow Pharmacy0.1 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Central England Cooperative Society0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Calow Fish Bar0.1 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Anvil0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.2 km
  • Dronfield9.0 km
  • Creswell (Derbys)11.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Church Lane Shops0.1 km
  • Church Lane Bottom0.1 km
  • Allpits Road0.1 km
  • Calow CE Primary School Allpits Road0.2 km
  • Allpits Road0.2 km