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.
WESTHILL LANE, S42 5BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTHILL LANE, S42 5BE.
258
53
£ 37,600 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Grassmoor Primary School
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.3 km
- Paul's Meats0.5 km
- Grassmoor Supermarket0.5 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cat Village North0.3 km
- Clare's Cafe0.3 km
- China Rose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ishmails Indian Spice0.3 km
- Grassmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
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
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Postcode Profile: S425BE · Data under Open Government Licence