S40 1AD is an active urban area located 1.1km from Boythorpe in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within St Leonard's ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are high (483 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £159k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 56.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00099048 (shared with 522 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S40 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S40 1AD.
526
41
£ 34,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 1AD 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
Families dominate this postcode. With 69% owner-occupation and average age 41, S40 1AD has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £159k. Property prices are trending up 56.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1AD. The average age is 40.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 159,375
9 sales · Mean £ 156,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near S40 1AD are high at 483 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
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Parkside Community School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Brampton Primary School
Abercrombie Primary School
Spire Junior School
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
76 nearby- Subway (Low Pavements)0.3 km
- Cafe Local0.7 km
- Chesterfield Coffee Co0.3 km
- Cibo0.1 km
- Dunelm Cafe Pausa0.6 km
- + 71 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Derby Road Deli1.0 km
- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.3 km
- Express Kebab House0.5 km
- Fat Pig BBQ0.5 km
- Flavors0.5 km
- + 50 more
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.4 km
- B & M0.3 km
- Brampton Convenience Store0.9 km
- Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd0.3 km
- Eckohaus0.3 km
- + 60 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
7 nearby- The Applewood Hotel0.5 km
- Westdale Hotel0.4 km
- Buckinghams0.8 km
- Premier Inn and Thyme0.4 km
- Ibis Hotel0.6 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
58 nearby- Bambu Tiki Bar0.7 km
- Blue Bell Inn0.5 km
- Chandlers0.5 km
- Crown and Cushion0.2 km
- Empire Bar0.5 km
- + 53 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland (Steeplegate)0.4 km
- Lidl1.0 km
- Tesco Metro0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.3 km
- Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield0.9 km
- Dronfield7.8 km
- Dore & Totley11.7 km
Bus Stops
- New Beetwell Street0.1 km
- New Beetwell Street0.1 km
- New Beetwell Street0.1 km
- West Bars0.1 km
- New Beetwell Street0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S401AD · Data under Open Government Licence