Is S44 5DR a safe place to live?

Yes, S44 5DR is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 37 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in S44 5DR?

The average property price in S44 5DR is currently around £261k.

What is the population of S44 5DR?

The population for the S44 5DR area is approximately 416 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

CHESTERFIELD ROAD, S44 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHESTERFIELD ROAD, S44 5DR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

416

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 37,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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5/10

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4/10

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1/10

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5/10

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9/10

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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. S44 5DR's 62% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 41.6% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S44 5DR is a safe, established residential area on Chesterfield Road, 0.5km from Arkwright Town in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Sutton ward and the Bolsover constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £261k, down 41.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for S44 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00100317 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S44 5DR. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%

Asian / British Asian0.0%

Black / African / Caribbean2.4%

Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active

FT: 31%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 167,000

Detached

£ 320,000

3 sales · Mean £ 278,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S44 5DR has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences18

Anti-social behaviour4

Drugs2

Public order2

school Local Schools

Arkwright Primary School

Requires Improvement106 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby

Arkwright Arms0.8 km
Arkwright Town Miners Welfare0.5 km

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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby

Ruby Chinese Take Away0.5 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Arkwright Town Post Office & Store0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Chesterfield4.4 km
Langwith - Whaley Thorns9.7 km
Creswell (Derbys)9.8 km

Bus Stops

Hillclose0.1 km
Hillclose0.1 km
Rosling Way0.3 km
Rosling Way0.3 km
Arkwright Arms0.4 km