S21 4FU is a mixed residential area located 0.0km from Eckington in Eckington (North East Derbyshire). Administratively it sits within Eckington South & Renishaw ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, S21 4FU represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S21 4FU are sourced from Output Area E00100156 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S21 4FU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S21 4FU.
271
51
£ 38,200 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S21 4FU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
S21 4FU is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S21 4FU. The average age is 50.8. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S21 4FU is moderate at 61 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
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
Eckington Junior School
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Eckington School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- City Players0.3 km
- Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store0.0 km
- Job Lot Trading Company Limited0.4 km
- Kemp's Bakers0.1 km
- The Allotment0.4 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Rose & Crown0.6 km
- The Mossbrook0.7 km
- Eckington Cricket Club0.6 km
- Eckington Miners Welfare Social Club Limited0.7 km
- George Inn0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- The Mill House Tea Garden0.5 km
- Bilal's Balti House0.1 km
- Delicious0.0 km
- Lounge Coffee Bar And Cafe0.4 km
- Rotherside Cafe0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kikis0.0 km
- Magic Pizza Charcoal Grill0.1 km
- Caesar's Palace0.0 km
- Dragon Inn TA0.1 km
- Popeye's 20.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse6.1 km
- Kiveton Bridge7.0 km
- Dronfield7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Station Road0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
- Bus Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S214FU · Data under Open Government Licence