Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

CATHERINE STREET, S40 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CATHERINE STREET, S40 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

292

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S40 1BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S40 1BJ is an established family neighbourhood — 51% owner-occupation and an average age of 38 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. Property prices are trending up 35.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S40 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Catherine Street, 0.7km from New Brampton in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

For renters and young professionals, S40 1BJ offers a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 81 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 35.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S40 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00098904 (shared with 25 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 1BJ. 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

White / British81.7%
Asian / British Asian13.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 109,500

4 sales · Mean £ 115,500

Detached

£ 115,000

1 sales · Mean £ 115,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around S40 1BJ is moderate at 81 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.

Violence and sexual offences156
Anti-social behaviour92
Public order61
Criminal damage and arson37
Drugs31

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good313 pupils0.2 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement0.7 km
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Parkside Community School

Good570 pupils0.7 km
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Brockwell Junior School

Good253 pupils1.0 km
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Brockwell Nursery and Infant School

Good207 pupils1.0 km
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Old Hall Junior School

Good253 pupils1.0 km
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Abercrombie Primary School

Good246 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Subway (Low Pavements)0.9 km
  • Chesterfield Coffee Co0.9 km
  • Cibo0.8 km
  • Dynasty0.1 km
  • Nonnas0.2 km
  • + 45 more
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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
  • B & M0.9 km
  • Brampton Convenience Store0.2 km
  • Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd0.8 km
  • Eckohaus0.4 km
  • + 52 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • The Applewood Hotel0.2 km
  • Westdale Hotel0.5 km
  • Abigails Guest House0.7 km
  • Lower Grove Guest House0.4 km
  • Buckinghams0.9 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

40 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.5 km
  • Crown and Cushion0.8 km
  • Gasoline0.8 km
  • Golden Fleece0.9 km
  • Real Ale Corner1.0 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Tesco Metro0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd1.0 km
  • Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

38 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.4 km
  • Netta Lambarellis0.1 km
  • The 3 Bros0.2 km
  • The Big Fish0.9 km
  • Torinos Pizza0.9 km
  • + 33 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield1.4 km
  • Dronfield7.5 km
  • Dore & Totley11.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Alma Street West0.1 km
  • Alma Street West0.1 km
  • Mecca Bingo0.2 km
  • West Bars Roundabout0.2 km
  • Wheatbridge Road0.2 km