S21 4JY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.8km from Eckington in Eckington (North East Derbyshire). Administratively it sits within Eckington South & Renishaw ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S21 4JY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S21 4JY are sourced from Output Area E00100164 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S21 4JY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S21 4JY.
321
51
£ 38,200 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S21 4JY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S21 4JY has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S21 4JY. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S21 4JY has low crime rates — 28 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
Eckington Junior School
Birk Hill Infant & Nursery School
Eckington School
Camms CofE (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- City Players0.5 km
- Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store0.8 km
- Job Lot Trading Company Limited0.4 km
- Kemp's Bakers0.8 km
- The Allotment0.4 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Rose & Crown0.3 km
- Eckington Cricket Club1.0 km
- Eckington Miners Welfare Social Club Limited0.1 km
- George Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Eckington School0.6 km
- Lounge Coffee Bar And Cafe0.4 km
- Woodheads Cafe0.8 km
- Bilal's Balti House0.9 km
- Delicious0.8 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Caesar's Palace0.8 km
- Dragon Inn TA0.7 km
- Jade Garden0.7 km
- Popeye's 20.7 km
- Venice Pizzeria0.9 km
- + 4 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodhouse6.6 km
- Dronfield6.9 km
- Kiveton Bridge7.7 km
Bus Stops
- Atkinson Mews0.1 km
- Atkinson Mews0.1 km
- Darcy Road0.2 km
- Fanshaw Road0.2 km
- Darcy Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S214JY · Data under Open Government Licence