Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, S40 2DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S40 2DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% of residents 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	46.8%	49.1%	2.3%	51.0%	-1.9%
Male	53.2%	50.9%	-2.3%	49.0%	1.9%

Partnership Status

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	32.1%	30.5%	-1.6%	37.9%	-7.4%
Married: Opposite sex	51.3%	46.5%	-4.8%	44.2%	2.3%
Separated	2.3%	1.6%	-0.7%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	11.3%	13.6%	2.3%	9.1%	4.5%
Widowed	3%	7.8%	4.8%	6.1%	1.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	38.3%	37.7%	-0.6%	48.4%	-10.7%
Good health	39.6%	34.9%	-4.7%	33.6%	1.3%
Fair health	13.6%	19.4%	5.8%	12.7%	6.7%
Bad health	7.5%	5.6%	-1.9%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	1%	2.5%	1.5%	1.2%	1.3%

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	16.6%	13.6%	-3.0%	18.2%	-4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.3%	10.3%	-1.0%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.6%	15.2%	-7.4%	13.4%	1.8%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	5.8%	2.0%	5.3%	0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.1%	18.1%	6.0%	16.9%	1.2%
Degree or Similar	28.7%	34.2%	5.5%	33.8%	0.4%
Other	4.9%	2.9%	-2.0%	2.8%	0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.7% 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)
Chinese	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.3%	1%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.1%
Pakistani	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	94.8%	92.7%	-2.1%	81.4%	11.3%
Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.8% 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	96.4%	96.8%	0.4%	83.2%	13.6%
European Union	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	6.1%	-6.1%
Rest of Europe	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	2.1%	0.2%	5.6%	-3.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.4%	96.8%	0.4%	83.2%	13.6%
10+ Years	0%	2.1%	2.1%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	17.5%	13.5%	4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	35.6%	37.2%	-1.6%
Christian	54.2%	46.2%	8.0%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	8.1%	6.0%	2.1%

Safety

Is Walgrove Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walgrove Road was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.5% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Walgrove Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,600

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in S40 2DW, 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 6/10 (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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 2/10 (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 Walgrove Road are based on 147 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 Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, S40 2DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for S40 2DW

Average Price
£227,052

Semi-Detached
£229,650

Terraced
£203,710

Detached
£255,563

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Walgrove Road

Average Price
£212,022

Semi-Detached
£216,780

Terraced
£174,743

Detached
£337,336

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£205,896

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Walgrove Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
19 Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£269,950	2025-02-12	£278,091
9 Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-04-19	£359,103
29 Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2024-01-30	£179,970
77 Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£172,000	2023-12-14	£180,807
31 Walgrove Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£210,100	2022-09-30	£218,229

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S40 2DW

Employment

S40 2DW 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 2DW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	76
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Looking after home or family	12
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Human health and social work activities	29
Education	15
Manufacturing	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Other	10
Construction	9
Transport and storage	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
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	599 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR	2out of 4	877 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD	3out of 4	1,064 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Westfield Infant School Vincent Crescent , Brampton S40 3NW	4out of 4	1,067 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ	- not rated	1,280 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS	3out of 4	1,004 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS	2out of 4	1,340 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	2,906 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA	3out of 4	3,017 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP	- not rated	3,625 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	2,402 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	1,415 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF	- not rated	3,341 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	2out of 4	3,421 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL	- not rated	3,908 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Koo Chesterfield Ltd	475A Chatsworth Road	579 yd
Deja Vu	19 Old Road	590 yd
The Café at Libbys	Unit B, 479 Chatsworth Road	595 yd
The Gulab Tandoori	207 Chatsworth Road	683 yd
St Thomas Coffee Bar	St Thomas' Church, Chatsworth Road	696 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Real Ale Corner (The)	415 Chatsworth Road	456 yd
The Tap House	318 Chatsworth Road	470 yd
Peacock Inn	412 Chatsworth Road	484 yd
The Star Inn	422 Chatsworth Road	498 yd
Victoria Inn	21-23 Victoria Street West	521 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Union Jack Chip Shop	418 Chatsworth Road	497 yd
Spice of Orient	290 Chatsworth Road	512 yd
Dollys Deli Ltd	44 Old Hall Road	555 yd
New Eastern	268 Chatsworth Road	559 yd
Marmaris / USA Fried Chicken	36A Walton Drive	559 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton)	Bobbin Mill Lane, Walton Road		186 yd
Lidl	240 Chatsworth Road		633 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Robinson'S Sports Ground MOORLAND VIEW ROAD	grass pitches	406 yd
Old Hall Junior School OLD ROAD	grass pitches	678 yd
Pearsons Recreation Ground (Closed) Old Hall Road	grass pitches	760 yd
Parkside Community School BOYTHORPE AVENUE	grass pitches	827 yd
Princes Sports Club @Themanor OLD ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	944 yd
Whitecotes Playing Field (Closed) Hucklow Avenue	grass pitches	954 yd
Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD		1,053 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	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	97.6%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	97.6%

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	74.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	96.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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