Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, S40 1JE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 1JE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.2%	-0.3%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	49.5%	49.8%	0.3%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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 S40 1JE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.2% 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	20.8%	20.6%	-0.2%	37.9%	-17.3%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	62.2%	-5.2%	44.2%	18.0%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.8%	1.7%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	6.4%	10.5%	4.1%	9.1%	1.4%
Widowed	4.7%	4.2%	-0.5%	6.1%	-1.9%

Health

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	51.6%	51.2%	-0.4%	48.4%	2.8%
Good health	33.6%	35.2%	1.6%	33.6%	1.6%
Fair health	11.4%	9.4%	-2.0%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	2.1%	2.8%	0.7%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	1.2%	0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	12.3%	13.4%	1.1%	18.2%	-4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.7%	6.7%	-9.0%	9.6%	-2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.5%	15.1%	-4.4%	13.4%	1.7%
Apprenticeship	7.6%	8.8%	1.2%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14%	16%	2.0%	16.9%	-0.9%
Degree or Similar	28.8%	38.2%	9.4%	33.8%	4.4%
Other	2.1%	1.7%	-0.4%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99% 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)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1%	0.7%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.6%	99%	0.4%	81.4%	17.6%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	97.6%	96.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0.7%	2.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-4.0%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.6%	96.9%	-0.7%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.4%	76.7%	16.7%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
No passport held	6.3%	13.5%	-7.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38%	37.2%	0.8%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Not answered	7.7%	6.0%	1.7%

Safety

Is Rockingham Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rockingham Close was 49.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Rockingham Close has the 43rd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 118th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -5.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£42,900

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in S40 1JE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Rockingham Close are based on 16 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chesterfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, S40 1JE

Estimated Average Property Prices for S40 1JE

Average Price
£303,467

Semi-Detached
£284,163

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,120

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Rockingham Close

Average Price
£311,319

Semi-Detached
£302,872

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£315,159

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Rockingham CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
47 Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£306,000	2025-07-11	£314,974
16 Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2024-10-25	£338,464
22 Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£321,500	2022-09-30	£339,112
24 Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-08-27	£231,223
47 Rockingham Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£256,000	2021-05-17	£304,253

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S40 1JE

Employment

S40 1JE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 1JE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	82
Full-Time Employee	69
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	25
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Looking after home or family	5
Other	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	24
Human health and social work activities	24
Education	23
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	10
Manufacturing	10
Construction	9
Information and communication	7
Transport and storage	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Mining and quarrying	1
Real estate activities	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Old Hall Junior School Old Road , S40 3QR	3out of 4	561 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Infant School Vincent Crescent , Brampton S40 3NW	4out of 4	750 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	758 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP	4out of 4	826 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holme Hall Primary School Taddington Road , S40 4RL	2out of 4	1,063 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS	2out of 4	1,094 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS	3out of 4	1,782 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG	4out of 4	1,916 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA	3out of 4	2,411 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP	- not rated	4,536 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG	- not rated	2,509 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN	4out of 4	368 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF	- not rated	3,769 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL	- not rated	4,313 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	2out of 4	4,347 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	4,832 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Buttylicious	9 Cuttholme Way	670 yd
St Thomas Coffee Bar	St Thomas' Church, Chatsworth Road	684 yd
Sunday Lunch Club	Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road	701 yd
Koo Chesterfield Ltd	475A Chatsworth Road	721 yd
The Café at Libbys	Unit B, 479 Chatsworth Road	724 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Britannia Inn	56 Old Hall Road	560 yd
Woodside, Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits	343 Ashgate Road	615 yd
Rose And Crown	104 Old Road	627 yd
Victoria Inn	21-23 Victoria Street West	639 yd
Real Ale Corner (The)	415 Chatsworth Road	707 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dollys Deli Ltd	44 Old Hall Road	600 yd
Loundsley Green Fish Bar	5 Shopping Centre, Cuttholme Way	700 yd
Mayflower	1 Shopping Centre, Cuttholme Way	723 yd
Union Jack Chip Shop	418 Chatsworth Road	737 yd
Spice of Orient	290 Chatsworth Road	821 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Food Group Ltd	The Co-Operative Food, Ashgate Road		332 yd
Lidl	240 Chatsworth Road		946 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Inkerman Playing Fields INKERMAN COTTAGES INKERMAN COTTAGES ASHGATE ROAD	grass pitches	187 yd
Princes Sports Club @Themanor OLD ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	211 yd
Wasps Nest Playing Field (Closed) Newlands Avenue	grass pitches	281 yd
Ashgate Croft School ASHGATE ROAD	grass pitches, swimming pool	374 yd
Old Hall Junior School OLD ROAD	grass pitches	477 yd
Pearsons Recreation Ground (Closed) Old Hall Road	grass pitches	551 yd
Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE	grass pitches	775 yd
Loundsley Green Recreation Ground PENNINE WAY	grass pitches	800 yd
Robinson'S Sports Ground MOORLAND VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	1,077 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	27.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	25.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	45.72 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	45.72 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	4.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	3.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	6.8 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.