S42 5BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Grassmoor in Grassmoor. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S42 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00100188 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S42 5BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S42 5BJ.
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£ 32,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S42 5BJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 35% of tenure in S42 5BJ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 42-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S42 5BJ. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 5BJ is moderate at 59 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.
school Local Schools
Grassmoor Primary School
Temple Normanton Junior Academy
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local0.4 km
- Paul's Meats0.3 km
- Grassmoor Supermarket0.1 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cat Village North0.4 km
- Clare's Cafe0.4 km
- China Rose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ishmails Indian Spice0.4 km
- Grassmoor Fish Bar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sportsman Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield4.6 km
- Alfreton11.3 km
- Dronfield12.3 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.3 km
- New Street0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Westhill Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S425BJ · Data under Open Government Licence