S42 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chiltern Close, 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 5BQ 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. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £125k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BQ are sourced from Output Area E00100188 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHILTERN CLOSE, S42 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHILTERN CLOSE, S42 5BQ.
277
42
£ 32,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S42 5BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
S42 5BQ has a significant social housing presence — 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S42 5BQ. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 125,000
1 sales · Mean £ 125,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S42 5BQ has low crime rates — 42 incidents 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 Local0.3 km
- Paul's Meats0.3 km
- Grassmoor Supermarket0.1 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cat Village North0.3 km
- Clare's Cafe0.3 km
- China Rose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Ishmails Indian Spice0.3 km
- Grassmoor Fish Bar0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Sportsman Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield4.6 km
- Alfreton11.2 km
- Dronfield12.3 km
Bus Stops
- New Street0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- New Street0.3 km
- Mill Lane0.3 km
- Westhill Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S425BQ · Data under Open Government Licence