S42 5QW is a sought-after residential area on Padley Way, 0.4km from Church Hill in North Wingfield and Holmewood. Administratively it sits within North Wingfield Central ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For families considering a move, S42 5QW represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 5QW are sourced from Output Area E00100247 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PADLEY WAY, S42 5QW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADLEY WAY, S42 5QW.
233
54
£ 37,500 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S42 5QW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 92% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S42 5QW. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S42 5QW has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy
Tupton Hall School
Sharley Park Community Primary School
Park House Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Derbyshire Stroke Centre0.1 km
- The Blue Bell0.4 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- North Wingfield Serv' Sta'1.0 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Little Morton Farm0.2 km
- Wingfield Store Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- North Wingfield Miners Welfare Club1.0 km
- The Shinnon0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Va Kei0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield7.2 km
- Alfreton8.5 km
- Matlock11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Chatsworth Drive0.2 km
- Chatsworth Drive0.2 km
- St Lawrence Road0.2 km
- St Lawrence Road0.3 km
- Wensley Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S425QW · Data under Open Government Licence