Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

S42 5AJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S42 5AJ.

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Population

284

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S42 5AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 89% of tenure in S42 5AJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S42 5AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from South End in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S42 5AJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 89% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 15% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 S42 5AJ are sourced from Output Area E00100194 (shared with 7 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 S42 5AJ. The average age is 40.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 15%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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

Crime around S42 5AJ is moderate at 58 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 offences102
Anti-social behaviour19
Criminal damage and arson15
Public order8
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils0.4 km
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Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

Inadequate231 pupils1.1 km
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North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.5 km
  • Paul's Meats0.3 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Tupton Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Grassmoor Supermarket0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Cat Village North0.5 km
  • Clare's Cafe0.5 km
  • China Rose0.3 km
  • Tupton Rugby Club0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ishmails Indian Spice0.5 km
  • Grassmoor Fish Bar0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • New Tupton Community Social Club Ltd1.0 km
  • Sportsman Inn0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield4.8 km
  • Alfreton10.9 km
  • Matlock11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill Lane0.3 km
  • Mill Lane0.3 km
  • New Street0.4 km
  • New Street0.4 km
  • Boot and Shoe0.4 km