S43 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Drive, 0.5km from Hollingwood in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington North ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
For families considering a move, S43 1DH represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £145k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 20.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S43 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00098781 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET DRIVE, S43 1DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET DRIVE, S43 1DH.
375
37
£ 33,500 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S43 1DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S43 1DH — age 37, 76% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 20.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S43 1DH. The average age is 37.4. 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 balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
14 sales · Mean £ 127,607
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S43 1DH has low crime rates — 27 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
Henry Bradley Infant School
Hollingwood Primary School
Brimington Junior School
Inkersall Spencer Academy
Springwell Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cedar Store0.4 km
- Hollingwood Stores0.7 km
- Malhi Food Stores0.1 km
- Quality Fare Food Market0.5 km
- Brimington Service Station0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Butchers Arms0.7 km
- Brimming with Beer Ltd0.9 km
- Hollingwood Hotel0.2 km
- Three Horseshoes0.6 km
- Ark Tavern0.9 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Brimington Butty's0.5 km
- Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Bella Pizza0.6 km
- Brim Chippy0.6 km
- Brimington Fish Bar0.3 km
- Spice House0.7 km
- Catered For0.7 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ringwood Hall0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield3.3 km
- Dronfield7.2 km
- Creswell (Derbys)11.4 km
Bus Stops
- Ringwood Hall0.2 km
- Devon Drive0.2 km
- Devon Drive0.2 km
- Ringwood Hall0.2 km
- Oxford Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S431DH · Data under Open Government Licence