Old Hall Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 1HQ is located in the Brampton West & Loundsley Green electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, S40 1HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 1HS, S40 1HH, S40 1HL, S40 1HP, S40 1JA, S40 1EL, S40 1HU, S40 1EQ, S40 1HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 1HQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% | 50.7% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 44.8% | 49.3% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.3% | 30.9% | 5.6% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 43% | 1.4% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 11.3% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 18.1% | 11.7% | -6.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (63.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 36.9% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -11.5% |
| Good health | 26.4% | 26.3% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -7.3% |
| Fair health | 17.6% | 21.5% | 3.9% | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Bad health | 11.5% | 11.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 5.4% | 3.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
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.
In the area around S40 1HQ this area, 29.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.1% | 29.9% | -12.2% | 18.2% | 11.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.3% | 2.1% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 6.1% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 13.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 24.2% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -9.6% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.7% | 95.2% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 96.9% | 95.6% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 26.6% | 13.5% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 59.5% | 46.2% | 13.3% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old Hall Road was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.6% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old Hall Road has the 38th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 90th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 107.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215 Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,750 | 2025-07-25 | £183,288 |
| 233 Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-06-27 | £189,407 |
| 243 Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2025-02-13 | £81,479 |
| 207 Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-01-23 | £222,982 |
| 237 Old Hall Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2023-11-17 | £196,116 |
S40 1HQ 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 S40 1HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall Junior School Old Road , S40 3QR | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School Brockwell Nursery and Infant School , Purbeck Avenue S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 4out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Vincent Crescent , Brampton S40 3NW | 4out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 1,455 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 1,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 4,171 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG | - not rated | 2,070 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 430 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,331 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 3,873 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,988 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,637 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deja Vu | 19 Old Road | 516 yd | |
| The Gulab Tandoori | 207 Chatsworth Road | 591 yd | |
| Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants | 193 Chatsworth Road | 613 yd | |
| Cafe Nellie | 175 Chatsworth Road | 646 yd | |
| Ninety Four | 131 Chatsworth Road | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Inn | 56 Old Hall Road | 521 yd | |
| Petite Maison | 21 Old Road | 527 yd | |
| Chesterfield Miners Welfare | Chester Street | 538 yd | |
| The Midpoint Bar | 261 Chatsworth Road | 556 yd | |
| Barrel Inn | 249 Chatsworth Road | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Fish Bar | 257-259 Chatsworth Road | 556 yd | |
| Dollys Deli Ltd | 44 Old Hall Road | 565 yd | |
| Red Flame | 245 Chatsworth Road | 566 yd | |
| HP Deli | 243 Chatsworth Road | 567 yd | |
| Spice of Orient | 290 Chatsworth Road | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd | The Co-Operative Food, Ashgate Road | 310 yd | |
| Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road | 621 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pearsons Recreation Ground (Closed) Old Hall Road | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Inkerman Playing Fields INKERMAN COTTAGES INKERMAN COTTAGES ASHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Princes Sports Club @Themanor OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 424 yd |
| Old Hall Junior School OLD ROAD | grass pitches | 519 yd |
| Ashgate Croft School ASHGATE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 537 yd |
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Wasps Nest Playing Field (Closed) Newlands Avenue | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Loundsley Green Recreation Ground PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 936 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,031 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 | 53.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 53.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 53.7% |
| 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 | 58.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.