Steeplegate is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 1SA is located in the Spire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Steeplegate, Chesterfield, S40 1SA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 1RS, S40 1RR, S40 1RB, S40 1SG, S40 1RQ, S40 1XL, S40 1SF, S40 1UY, S41 7TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S40 1SA is primarily male, with 57.4% of the population 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 | 43.7% | 42.6% | -1.1% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 56.3% | 57.4% | 1.1% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S40 1SA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 55.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 48.8% | 55.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | 17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.4% | 15.8% | -8.6% | 44.2% | -28.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7.1% | 4.4% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 17.3% | 21.2% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.6% | 46.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 34.6% | -5.0% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 15.2% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 2.5% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 17.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | -1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 7.4% | -8.7% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.2% | 1.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.9% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.3% | 23.5% | 6.2% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.4% | 27% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 4.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 91.4% | 86.6% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 85.8% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 4.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 5.4% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.8% | 86.5% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 2.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.7% | 76.7% | -5.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 19.4% | 13.5% | 5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 59.7% | 37.2% | 22.5% |
| Christian | 27.5% | 46.2% | -18.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Other religion | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steeplegate was 4064.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3029.6% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Steeplegate has the highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the highest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield . It is also in the top 100 most dangerous local areas in England and Wales.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1644.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 - 18 Steeplegate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £53,000 | 2018-11-09 | £57,802 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 858 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | - not rated | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,164 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Hall Community School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Community school | 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 | 585 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL | - not rated | 882 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Peter and St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Chesterfield) Step Forward Educational Trust , Unit 26 Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ | - not rated | 2,001 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage Tea Rooms | Unit 5, 12 Steeplegate | 40 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | Unit 1, 2 Steeplegate | 47 yd | |
| Coffee#1 LTD | 16 Vicar Lane | 53 yd | |
| Qoozies | 6 Steeplegate | 74 yd | |
| Greggs (Burlington Street) | 8-12 Burlington Street | 101 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Burlington, Chik Box, K-Town Chicken, Locked and Loaded | 29-31 Burlington Street | 49 yd | |
| The Apartment | First Floor, 8 Church Way | 81 yd | |
| Albert's Jugerer Bruder | 7 Stephenson Place | 92 yd | |
| Pig and Pump | The Pig And Pump, 16 St Marys Gate | 105 yd | |
| Empire Bar | 36 Saint Mary's Gate | 124 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 40 Knifesmithgate | 112 yd | |
| Tuminose | 4 Cavendish Street | 119 yd | |
| Boba Shack | 10 Cavendish Street | 123 yd | |
| Subway (Cavendish Street) | 16-18 CAVENDISH HOUSE,CAVENDISH STREET | 136 yd | |
| LFC | 9 Cavendish Street | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 0 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 144 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 264 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 454 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 86 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 176 yd | |
| Peak Leisure Club (Closed) Malkin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 394 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 591 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 740 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 808 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 826 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 | 839 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 856 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.