Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

WESTHILL LANE, S42 5BE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTHILL LANE, S42 5BE.

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Population

258

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S42 5BE 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.

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2/10
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7/10
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1/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S42 5BE spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (53) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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

S42 5BE is a mixed residential area on Westhill Lane, 0.3km from Grasshill in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, S42 5BE represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 53 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 90% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £226k.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BE are sourced from Output Area E00100186 (shared with 4 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 5BE. The average age is 53.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 310,000

1 sales · Mean £ 310,000

Semi-Detached

£ 143,500

1 sales · Mean £ 143,500

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

Crime around S42 5BE is moderate at 70 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences69
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour12
Public order8
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils0.9 km
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Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy

Inadequate231 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.3 km
  • Paul's Meats0.5 km
  • Grassmoor Supermarket0.5 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cat Village North0.3 km
  • Clare's Cafe0.3 km
  • China Rose0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ishmails Indian Spice0.3 km
  • Grassmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sportsman Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield4.2 km
  • Alfreton11.6 km
  • Dronfield11.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Westhill Lane0.2 km
  • Westhill Lane0.2 km
  • Golf Range0.3 km
  • New Street0.3 km
  • New Street0.4 km