S43 1DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Somerset Drive, 0.6km from Hollingwood in Brimington. Administratively it sits within Brimington North ward and the Chesterfield constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 77% 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 £130k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S43 1DL are sourced from Output Area E00098779 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOMERSET DRIVE, S43 1DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOMERSET DRIVE, S43 1DL.
322
39
£ 33,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S43 1DL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. S43 1DL spans multiple life stages — average age 39, moderate ownership and renting. £130k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S43 1DL. The average age is 39.0. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 116,250
18 sales · Mean £ 111,747
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S43 1DL 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 Store0.3 km
- Hollingwood Stores0.7 km
- Malhi Food Stores0.3 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 Hotel0.3 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 Bar0.4 km
- Spice House0.7 km
- Catered For0.8 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Ringwood Hall0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield3.3 km
- Dronfield7.0 km
- Dore & Totley11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Markham Arms0.1 km
- Markham Arms0.1 km
- Devon Drive0.2 km
- Devon Drive0.2 km
- Queen Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S431DL · Data under Open Government Licence