Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

ASH VALE, S40 3QE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH VALE, S40 3QE.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S40 3QE 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.

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

S40 3QE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

S40 3QE is a sought-after residential area on Ash Vale, 0.5km from Moor, Upper in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within West ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

For serious buyers, S40 3QE is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 13 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 3QE are sourced from Output Area E00099090 (shared with 13 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 3QE. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

S40 3QE has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences13
Vehicle crime9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Westfield Infant School

Outstanding175 pupils0.4 km
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Brookfield Community School

Requires Improvement1093 pupils0.5 km
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Old Hall Junior School

Good253 pupils0.6 km
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Ashgate Croft School

Outstanding145 pupils0.8 km
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Holme Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement142 pupils1.2 km
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Brockwell Nursery and Infant School

Good207 pupils1.3 km
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Brockwell Junior School

Good253 pupils1.3 km
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Brampton Primary School

Good313 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Londis (Chatsworth Road)0.9 km
  • Henstocks Bakers Shop0.6 km
  • Rontec0.6 km
  • Hair, heart & soul1.0 km
  • Open Most Hours1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Rose And Crown0.9 km
  • Britannia Inn0.9 km
  • The Star Inn0.8 km
  • Victoria Inn0.9 km
  • Peacock Inn0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • The Café at Libbys0.7 km
  • Koo Chesterfield Ltd0.8 km
  • St Thomas Coffee Bar0.6 km
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Union Jack Chip Shop0.8 km
  • Dollys Deli Ltd0.9 km
  • Hong Hei0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative Food Group Ltd0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield3.1 km
  • Dronfield7.3 km
  • Dore & Totley10.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbourne Grove0.1 km
  • Westbourne Grove0.1 km
  • Netherleigh Road0.1 km
  • Netherleigh Road0.2 km
  • Westfield Infants School0.3 km