Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

WHITECOTES LANE, S40 3HL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITECOTES LANE, S40 3HL.

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Population

206

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 31,600 /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 3HL 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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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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6/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 60% of tenure in S40 3HL — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending down 47.5% year-on-year.

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

S40 3HL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Whitecotes Lane, 0.5km from Boythorpe in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Rother ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S40 3HL 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. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £354k, down 47.5% year-on-year. 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 3HL are sourced from Output Area E00099010 (shared with 4 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 3HL. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 230,000

2 sales · Mean £ 230,000

Detached

£ 413,000

9 sales · Mean £ 384,055

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

Crime around S40 3HL is moderate at 76 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order30
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Walton Peak Flying High Academy

Inadequate129 pupils0.3 km
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Parkside Community School

Good570 pupils0.8 km
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William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement0.8 km
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Spire Junior School

Good186 pupils0.8 km
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Spire Nursery and Infant School

Good200 pupils0.8 km
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Brampton Primary School

Good313 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • Birdholme Service Station (Euro Garages)0.8 km
  • Spar0.9 km
  • Leaders Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Cohens Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Lindas Stores0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Whitecotes Hotel0.3 km
  • Chesterfield Golf Club Catering0.9 km
  • Boythorpe Inn0.9 km
  • Birdholme Working Mens Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Oh Crumbs0.8 km
  • Hunloke Centre0.6 km
  • Annex Cafe0.9 km
  • Martinos Italian Kitchen0.7 km
  • Potters Place Cafe0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Derby Road Deli0.9 km
  • Happy House0.8 km
  • Dong Shan Ltd0.8 km
  • Ocean Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Huadu0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Express (Derby Road)0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative - 71 Grangewood Road0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield2.1 km
  • Dronfield9.0 km
  • Matlock11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Whitecotes School0.1 km
  • Chepstow Close0.1 km
  • Kingsley Avenue0.1 km
  • Kingsley Avenue0.2 km
  • Whitecotes School0.2 km