S40 3LH is a sought-after residential area on Somersall Hall Drive, 0.5km from Brookside in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within West ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S40, S40 3LH offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3LH are sourced from Output Area E00099081 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSALL HALL DRIVE, S40 3LH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSALL HALL DRIVE, S40 3LH.
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£ 49,600 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S40 3LH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S40 3LH combines high owner-occupation (91%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S40 3LH. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S40 3LH has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Brookfield Community School
Westfield Infant School
Walton Holymoorside Primary School
Old Hall Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
- Henstocks Bakers Shop0.6 km
- One Stop (Moorland View)0.7 km
- Rontec0.7 km
- Londis (Chatsworth Road)0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Maggie Mays0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Hong Hei0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield3.7 km
- Dronfield8.4 km
- Matlock10.9 km
Bus Stops
- Somersall Lane0.1 km
- Somersall Lane0.1 km
- Meadow View0.2 km
- Miriam Avenue North End0.2 km
- Somersall Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S403LH · Data under Open Government Licence