Postcode Analysis Chesterfield, East Midlands

OLDRIDGE CLOSE, S40 4UF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OLDRIDGE CLOSE, S40 4UF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

198

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 38,200 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S40 4UF is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 93% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Moderate crime is broadly acceptable given the residential nature here (avg age: 58).

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

S40 4UF is a well-regarded residential area on Oldridge Close, 0.6km from Newbold, Over in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Linacre ward and the Chesterfield constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S40, S40 4UF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 65 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k. 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 4UF are sourced from Output Area E00098917 (shared with 6 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 4UF. The average age is 57.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.5%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,500

2 sales · Mean £ 287,500

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

Crime around S40 4UF is moderate at 65 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 offences96
Anti-social behaviour24
Other theft14
Criminal damage and arson9
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Holme Hall Primary School

Requires Improvement142 pupils0.4 km
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St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy

Outstanding1388 pupils1.1 km
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Ashgate Croft School

Outstanding145 pupils1.2 km
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Brockwell Nursery and Infant School

Good207 pupils1.4 km
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Brockwell Junior School

Good253 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Holme Hall Post Office0.4 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy - Holme Hall Shopping Centre0.4 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Zaika0.4 km
  • Holmebrook Valley Park Cafe0.6 km
  • Madisons Cafe0.4 km
  • Sunday Lunch Club0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Holme Hall Inn0.3 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Farmfoods Ltd0.4 km
  • Central England Co-Operative - Holme Hall Shopping Centre0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Spire Pizza0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield3.5 km
  • Dronfield5.8 km
  • Dore & Totley9.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Oldridge Close0.1 km
  • Oldridge Close0.1 km
  • Oakamoor Close0.2 km
  • Oakamoor Close0.2 km
  • Sheldon Road0.3 km