S40 2RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Clarkson Avenue, 0.6km from Boythorpe in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Rother ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S40 2RS is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S40 2RS are sourced from Output Area E00099005 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CLARKSON AVENUE, S40 2RS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CLARKSON AVENUE, S40 2RS.
312
38
£ 31,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 2RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
S40 2RS has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 2RS. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 134,500
17 sales · Mean £ 140,497
Detached
£ 196,000
4 sales · Mean £ 189,250
Terraced
£ 145,000
2 sales · Mean £ 145,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S40 2RS is moderate at 59 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
Spire Junior School
Parkside Community School
Walton Peak Flying High Academy
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School
Spire Nursery and Infant School
Hasland Infant School
Brampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- B & M0.9 km
- Birdholme Service Station (Euro Garages)0.8 km
- Poundland (Ravenside)0.9 km
- Leaders Convenience Store0.8 km
- Phils Drinks1.0 km
- + 10 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Harvester0.8 km
- Whitecotes Hotel0.1 km
- Boythorpe Inn0.7 km
- Birdholme Working Mens Club0.7 km
- Chesterfield Bowl0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- AJs Cafe and Catering1.0 km
- Dunelm Cafe Pausa0.6 km
- Dunkin'0.8 km
- Nandos0.8 km
- Oh Crumbs0.6 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Derby Road Deli0.5 km
- Happy House0.6 km
- Dong Shan Ltd0.4 km
- Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
- Huadu0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer (Ravenside)0.8 km
- Tesco Express (Derby Road)0.5 km
- Central England Co-operative - 71 Grangewood Road0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield1.7 km
- Dronfield8.8 km
- Matlock12.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Whitecotes0.1 km
- St Augustines Rise0.1 km
- The Whitecotes0.1 km
- St Augustines Rise0.2 km
- St Augustines Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S402RS · Data under Open Government Licence