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.
ASH VALE, S40 3QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASH VALE, S40 3QE.
328
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£ 49,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Westfield Infant School
Brookfield Community School
Old Hall Junior School
Ashgate Croft School
Holme Hall Primary School
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School
Brockwell Junior School
Brampton Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Union Jack Chip Shop0.8 km
- Dollys Deli Ltd0.9 km
- Hong Hei0.6 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S403QE · Data under Open Government Licence