S42 6GU is a sought-after residential area on Baker Place, 0.6km from Wingerworth in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Wingerworth ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S42 6GU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S42 6GU are sourced from Output Area E00180350 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BAKER PLACE, S42 6GU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BAKER PLACE, S42 6GU.
446
36
£ 43,500 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S42 6GU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S42 6GU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £154k, 72% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £154k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S42 6GU. The average age is 35.6. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 241,000
2 sales · Mean £ 241,000
Semi-Detached
£ 131,689
4 sales · Mean £ 131,623
Terraced
£ 126,946
3 sales · Mean £ 126,900
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S42 6GU has low crime rates — 16 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
Hunloke Park Primary School
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy
Deer Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Munchies1.0 km
- Rob's A61 Diner0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Hunloke Arms0.4 km
- The New Inn1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield4.3 km
- Matlock10.9 km
- Alfreton11.5 km
Bus Stops
- Hazel Drive0.1 km
- Hazel Drive0.1 km
- Nottingham Drive0.2 km
- Nottingham Drive0.2 km
- Cottage Hill Layby0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S426GU · Data under Open Government Licence