S44 5BS is a mixed residential area on Hardwick Drive, 0.3km from Arkwright Town in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S44 5BS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for S44 5BS are sourced from Output Area E00100319 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDWICK DRIVE, S44 5BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDWICK DRIVE, S44 5BS.
275
45
£ 37,600 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S44 5BS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 53% of tenure in S44 5BS — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 45-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S44 5BS. The average age is 44.9. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,750
4 sales · Mean £ 150,375
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S44 5BS is moderate at 66 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
Arkwright Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Arkwright Town Miners Welfare0.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Ruby Chinese Take Away0.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- R B Elliott And Son0.8 km
- Arkwright Town Post Office & Store0.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chesterfield4.0 km
- Langwith - Whaley Thorns10.2 km
- Creswell (Derbys)10.2 km
Bus Stops
- Community Centre0.0 km
- Community Centre0.0 km
- Chesterfield Road0.2 km
- Rosling Way0.2 km
- Chesterfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S445BS · Data under Open Government Licence