S44 5BQ is a mixed residential area on North Road, 0.2km from Calow in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S44 5BQ 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 83 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £155k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S44 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00100311 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTH ROAD, S44 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTH ROAD, S44 5BQ.
231
50
£ 37,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S44 5BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 56% social renting, S44 5BQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 50-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S44 5BQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 155,000
1 sales · Mean £ 155,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S44 5BQ is moderate at 83 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
Calow CofE VC Primary School
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School
Hady Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- DSFS Catering & retail units at The Royal0.7 km
- Chesterfield College Catering0.3 km
- Top Shop@Calow0.2 km
- Clovers Brunch And Dessert0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Cooperative Society0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Calow Fish Bar0.2 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Brimington Common Stores1.0 km
- Calow Convenience Store0.3 km
- Calow Pharmacy0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Anvil0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield2.1 km
- Dronfield9.0 km
- Creswell (Derbys)12.0 km
Bus Stops
- North Road Top0.1 km
- North Road Top0.1 km
- Church Lane Shops0.2 km
- Calow CE Primary School Allpits Road0.2 km
- Church0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S445BQ · Data under Open Government Licence