Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BIRKIN LANE, S42 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRKIN LANE, S42 5BP.

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Population

585

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S42 5BP's 69% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.

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

S42 5BP is a safe, established residential area on Birkin Lane, 0.4km from Grassmoor in Chesterfield. Administratively it sits within Grassmoor ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 69% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00100185 (shared with 18 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 5BP. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

S42 5BP has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences6

school Local Schools

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Grassmoor Primary School

Good236 pupils0.7 km
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Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils1.0 km
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North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy

Requires Improvement340 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Nisa Local0.9 km
  • Paul's Meats0.7 km
  • Grassmoor Supermarket0.7 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • B And B Church Villa0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Cat Village North0.9 km
  • Clare's Cafe0.9 km
  • China Rose0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Ishmails Indian Spice0.9 km
  • Grassmoor Fish Bar0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Sportsman Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield4.9 km
  • Alfreton11.1 km
  • Shirebrook12.2 km