Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

BARKER FOLD, S40 1EF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARKER FOLD, S40 1EF.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S40 1EF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in S40 1EF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 21.9% year-on-year.

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

S40 1EF is a safe, established residential area on Barker Fold, 0.2km from Brampton, New in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Holmebrook ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S40 1EF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 21.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S40 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00098903 (shared with 7 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 1EF. The average age is 41.9. 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 Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 160,000

3 sales · Mean £ 162,666

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

S40 1EF has low crime rates — 41 incidents 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 offences73
Anti-social behaviour22
Criminal damage and arson19
Public order15
Shoplifting15

school Local Schools

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Brampton Primary School

Good313 pupils0.4 km
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Old Hall Junior School

Good253 pupils0.5 km
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Ashgate Croft School

Outstanding145 pupils0.7 km
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Brockwell Junior School

Good253 pupils0.8 km
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Brockwell Nursery and Infant School

Good207 pupils0.8 km
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William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement0.9 km
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Parkside Community School

Good570 pupils1.0 km
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Westfield Infant School

Outstanding175 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Brampton Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Eckohaus1.0 km
  • European Store0.8 km
  • Fredericks Ice Cream0.3 km
  • Love Brewing0.3 km
  • + 23 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • The Applewood Hotel0.7 km
  • Abigails Guest House0.7 km
  • Lower Grove Guest House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

21 nearby
  • Anchor Inn0.4 km
  • Peacock Inn0.7 km
  • Real Ale Corner0.6 km
  • The Crafty Dog0.3 km
  • The Spotted Frog0.6 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

21 nearby
  • Dynasty0.6 km
  • Nonnas0.5 km
  • Buttylicious0.9 km
  • Bradbury Bar and Bistro0.5 km
  • Deja Vu0.3 km
  • + 16 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.5 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton)0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd0.9 km
  • Netta Lambarellis0.7 km
  • The 3 Bros0.5 km
  • Chatsworth Fish Bar0.3 km
  • HP Deli0.3 km
  • + 17 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.0 km
  • Dronfield7.4 km
  • Dore & Totley11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Barker Fold0.1 km
  • Welfare Avenue South0.1 km
  • Barker Lane 260.1 km
  • Welfare Avenue North0.1 km
  • Vernon Road Middle0.1 km