Saltergate is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 1NH is located in the Spire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 1NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 1NE, S40 1ND, S40 4SX, S40 4SY, S40 4BF, S40 1NB, S40 1LQ, S40 1NJ, S40 4TG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 1NH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.5% | 28.7% | -7.8% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 47.6% | 13.3% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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 (87.1%) 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 | 40.1% | 52.6% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.2% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 1NH this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 8.9% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 4.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 52.1% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 92.1% | 90.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saltergate was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saltergate has the 50th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 128th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2021-09-10 | £277,741 |
| 151 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £197,995 | 2014-03-27 | £321,397 |
| 149 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £199,995 | 2014-01-24 | £322,642 |
| 117A Saltergate, Chesterfield, West Yorkshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2008-01-31 | £1,068,261 |
| 121 Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £101,000 | 2004-08-20 | £184,321 |
S40 1NH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 763 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 4out of 4 | 1,068 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,066 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,646 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,332 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 | 894 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 | 1,483 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,702 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,179 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 | 4,239 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 97 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 131 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 163 yd | |
| Waste Not Cafe Chesterfield | Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street | 254 yd | |
| Town Hall | Rose Hill | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 77 yd | |
| Chesterfield Ale House Ltd | 37 West Bars | 318 yd | |
| Chesterfield Masonic Hall | 72 Saltergate | 366 yd | |
| Real Time Music | 13 Marsden Street | 389 yd | |
| Gasoline | 83 Saltergate | 399 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie's Sandwich Bar | 117-119 Saltergate | 30 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd | Unit 1, 55 West Bars | 300 yd | |
| Nicos / Kobane Ltd | 59 West Bars | 308 yd | |
| Favourite Flavours | 69 West Bars | 315 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) | 75 West Bars | 320 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 614 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 653 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 790 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 806 yd | |
| Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 225 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 252 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 477 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 666 yd | |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 688 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 875 yd | |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre Queen's Park Sports Centre Queen's Park Sports Centre BOYTHORPE AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 905 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 | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.