Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

CHESTER STREET, S40 1DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTER STREET, S40 1DL.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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6/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S40 1DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £145k, 79% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 30.4% year-on-year.

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

S40 1DL is a sought-after residential area on Chester Street, 0.5km from Brockwell in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Brockwell ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S40, S40 1DL offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 79% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for S40 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00098824 (shared with 6 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 1DL. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

Terraced

£ 126,500

1 sales · Mean £ 126,500

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

Crime around S40 1DL is moderate at 53 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 offences103
Anti-social behaviour52
Drugs21
Public order21
Criminal damage and arson19

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good313 pupils0.3 km
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Brockwell Nursery and Infant School

Good207 pupils0.6 km
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Brockwell Junior School

Good253 pupils0.6 km
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St Mary's Catholic Primary

Good423 pupils0.7 km
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Old Hall Junior School

Good253 pupils0.9 km
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Ashgate Croft School

Outstanding145 pupils0.9 km
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William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement1.0 km
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Parkside Community School

Good570 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

34 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Brampton Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Chesterfield Virtual Reality Ltd1.0 km
  • Eckohaus0.7 km
  • European Store0.6 km
  • + 29 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • The Applewood Hotel0.4 km
  • Westdale Hotel0.7 km
  • Buckinghams0.9 km
  • Abigails Guest House0.4 km
  • Lower Grove Guest House0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.6 km
  • Gasoline1.0 km
  • Real Ale Corner1.0 km
  • The Crafty Dog0.6 km
  • The Spotted Frog0.5 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • Dynasty0.5 km
  • Nonnas0.4 km
  • Buttylicious0.9 km
  • Bradbury Bar and Bistro0.4 km
  • Deja Vu0.6 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

27 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.6 km
  • Netta Lambarellis0.5 km
  • The 3 Bros0.5 km
  • The Big Fish0.9 km
  • Torinos Pizza0.9 km
  • + 22 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield1.6 km
  • Dronfield7.2 km
  • Dore & Totley11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Chester Street Recreation Ground0.0 km
  • Chester Street Recreation Ground0.0 km
  • Chester Street0.1 km
  • Chester Street0.1 km
  • Clifton Street0.2 km