Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

S42 5BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S42 5BZ.

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Population

222

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 32,600 /yr

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Employed

37%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S42 5BZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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2/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 64% social renting, S42 5BZ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 41-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

S42 5BZ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Williamthorpe in North Wingfield and Holmewood. Administratively it sits within Holmewood & Heath ward and the Bolsover constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, S42 5BZ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 64% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for S42 5BZ are sourced from Output Area E00100197 (shared with 13 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 5BZ. The average age is 40.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

37%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around S42 5BZ is moderate at 67 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 offences62
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Heath Primary School

Good342 pupils1.3 km
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Temple Normanton Junior Academy

Good110 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Spar0.5 km
  • Boots UK Ltd0.9 km
  • Premier0.8 km
  • Traditional Butchers0.8 km
  • Your Store0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Greenland0.8 km
  • Holmewood Star Kebab And Fish Bar0.6 km
  • The Meal0.8 km
  • Pizza-Rella0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Holmewood Miners Welfare Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chesterfield6.3 km
  • Alfreton10.4 km
  • Shirebrook10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Tupton Way0.1 km
  • Tupton Way0.1 km
  • Park Road0.2 km
  • Park Road0.3 km
  • Park Road0.3 km