St Marys Gate is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 1SG 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 St Marys Gate, Chesterfield, S40 1SG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 7TH, S40 1SA, S41 7RA, S41 7RB, S40 1SF, S40 1RS, S40 1RR, S40 1XL, S40 1RB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S40 1SG 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 1SG, 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 St Marys Gate was 3964.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 2956.8% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Marys Gate has the highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the highest crime rate of 357 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 1714.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County Court St Marys Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2019-02-14 | £529,662 |
| 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 | 854 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 1,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,245 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,294 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 | 1,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,182 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,516 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 | 2,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG | - not rated | 618 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,343 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,385 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 | 4,607 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Galleon Steakhouse | 48 St Marys Gate | 39 yd | |
| Coffee#1 LTD | 16 Vicar Lane | 79 yd | |
| Thai Thai | First Floor, 8-9 Lordsmill Street | 125 yd | |
| Vintage Tea Rooms | Unit 5, 12 Steeplegate | 140 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | Unit 1, 2 Steeplegate | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandlers | 46 St Marys Gate | 39 yd | |
| Spa Lane Vaults | 34 St Marys Gate | 39 yd | |
| Empire Bar | 36 Saint Mary's Gate | 44 yd | |
| Pig and Pump | The Pig And Pump, 16 St Marys Gate | 88 yd | |
| The Burlington, Chik Box, K-Town Chicken, Locked and Loaded | 29-31 Burlington Street | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 3, Lordsmill Gate | 157 yd | |
| Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) | 13-15 Beetwell Street | 170 yd | |
| Tuminose | 4 Cavendish Street | 209 yd | |
| Boba Shack | 10 Cavendish Street | 210 yd | |
| Fireaway Pizza | 40 Knifesmithgate | 211 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 101 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 245 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 333 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 467 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 142 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 187 yd |
| Peak Leisure Club (Closed) Malkin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 513 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 653 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 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 | 861 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 865 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 957 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.