WEST BARS, S40 1AG House Prices & Local Information

S40 1AG is an active urban area on West Bars, 1.1km from Brockwell in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Brockwell ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S40 1AG offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 49% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are high (266 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: With prices averaging £152k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 3.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S40 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00180393 (shared with 51 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.