S40 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bank Street, 0.7km from New Brampton in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
For renters and young professionals, S40 1BH offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £133k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 22.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00098904 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANK STREET, S40 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANK STREET, S40 1BH.
292
38
£ 34,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 1BH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 51% owner-occupation and average age 38, S40 1BH has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1BH. The average age is 37.6. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 122,000
5 sales · Mean £ 121,000
Terraced
£ 130,000
6 sales · Mean £ 124,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S40 1BH is moderate at 88 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
Brampton Primary School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Parkside Community School
St Mary's Catholic Primary
Old Hall Junior School
Brockwell Junior School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Abercrombie Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
49 nearby- Subway (Low Pavements)0.9 km
- Chesterfield Coffee Co0.9 km
- Cibo0.8 km
- Dynasty0.1 km
- Nonnas0.1 km
- + 44 more
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
- B & M0.9 km
- Brampton Convenience Store0.2 km
- Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd0.8 km
- Eckohaus0.5 km
- + 49 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Applewood Hotel0.3 km
- Westdale Hotel0.5 km
- Abigails Guest House0.7 km
- Lower Grove Guest House0.5 km
- Buckinghams0.9 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
38 nearby- Anchor Inn0.5 km
- Crown and Cushion0.8 km
- Gasoline0.8 km
- Golden Fleece0.9 km
- Real Ale Corner0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Lidl0.4 km
- Tesco Metro0.8 km
- Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
- Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate1.0 km
- Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
37 nearby- Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.4 km
- Netta Lambarellis0.2 km
- The 3 Bros0.2 km
- The Big Fish0.9 km
- Torinos Pizza0.9 km
- + 32 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield1.5 km
- Dronfield7.5 km
- Dore & Totley11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Alma Street West0.1 km
- Alma Street West0.1 km
- Wheatbridge Road0.2 km
- Tramway Tavern0.2 km
- Mecca Bingo0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S401BH · Data under Open Government Licence