Church Bank is in Hathersage, Hope Valley and in Derbyshire Dales district. S32 1AJ is located in the Hathersage electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Derbyshire Dales. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Bank, Hathersage, Hope Valley, S32 1AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S32 1AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S32 1AJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 20.8% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -17.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 63% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 18.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.3% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 6.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.3% | 54.7% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 37.2% | 25.8% | -11.4% | 33.6% | -7.8% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 11.9% | 2.2% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.1% | 11.1% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 5.3% | -4.1% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 15.3% | 3.3% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 3.2% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 7.4% | -3.6% | 16.9% | -9.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.6% | 55% | 8.4% | 33.8% | 21.2% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.6% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.7% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.7% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 17.3% |
In this area, 95.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.7% | 95.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.2% | 95.2% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86% | 76.7% | 9.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Bank was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 195.9% higher than the Bradwell average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Church Bank has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Bradwell and the 28th highest crime rate of 248 local areas in Derbyshire Dales .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Church Bank Cottages Church Bank, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2024-08-07 | £335,270 |
| The Old Bell House Church Bank, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2016-03-23 | £1,549,929 |
| The Old Vicarage Church Bank, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,100,000 | 2016-02-11 | £1,558,723 |
| Bank Top Church Bank, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2015-04-29 | £660,877 |
| 1 Church Bank Cottages Church Bank, Hope Valley, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2012-10-15 | £380,530 |
S32 1AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in S32 1AJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 67 |
| Full-Time Employee | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Education | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hathersage St Michael's CofE (Aided) Primary School School Lane , Hathersage S32 1BZ | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bamford Primary School Fidlers Well , Bamford S33 0AR | 3out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grindleford Primary School Sir William Hill , Grindleford S32 2HS | 3out of 4 | 4,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanghams Balti House | Main Road, Hathersage | 434 yd | |
| St Michaels Environmental Education Centre | Main Road, Hathersage | 434 yd | |
| Cintra's Tea Room | The Corner Cupboard, Main Road | 434 yd | |
| Maazi | Unit 6, The Square | 434 yd | |
| Open House | Main Road, Hathersage | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotsmans Pack Public House | School Lane, Hathersage | 134 yd | |
| Little John Hotel | Station Road, Hathersage | 628 yd | |
| Millstone Inn | Sheffield Road, Hathersage | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hathersage Fish And Chips | Main Road, Hathersage | 434 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hathersage St Michaels C Of E Primary School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 141 yd |
| Hathersage Cricket Club CRICKET PAVILION CRICKET PAVILION BAULK LANE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Hathersage Outdoor Swimming Pool ODDFELLOWS ROAD | swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Hope Valley Health Club UNIT 1 UNIT 1 HEATHER LANE | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 43.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 43.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 9.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.