Hough Close is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 2FJ is located in the Rother electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 2007-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hough Close, Chesterfield, S40 2FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 2FF, S40 2GH, S40 2FH, S40 2GL, S40 2FX, S40 2FG, S40 2FL, S40 2GJ, S40 2GG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S40 2FJ is primarily male, with 53.4% 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 | 48% | 46.6% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52% | 53.4% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 2FJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.2% 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 | 51.9% | 52.2% | 0.3% | 37.9% | 14.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 31.5% | -8.3% | 44.2% | -12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (90.2%) 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 | 60.2% | 54.9% | -5.3% | 48.4% | 6.5% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 35.3% | 2.7% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 6.3% | 8% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
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 2FJ this area, 3.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.2% | 3.4% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.2% | 11.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 14.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 23.2% | 22.2% | -1.0% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 42.6% | 6.1% | 33.8% | 8.8% |
| Other | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 0.4% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91% | 89.7% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
In this area, 83% 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 | 90% | 83% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 2.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90% | 83% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 4.5% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.6% | 76.7% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 48.2% | 46.2% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hough Close was 89.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.0% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hough Close has the 47th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 154th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Hough Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-01-10 | £200,070 |
| 4 Hough Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-05-04 | £202,183 |
| 14 Hough Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-04-21 | £204,504 |
| 11 Hough Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £169,000 | 2021-11-24 | £189,244 |
| 6 Hough Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2021-10-22 | £294,930 |
S40 2FJ 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Retired | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | - not rated | 785 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Nursery and Infant School Derby Road , S40 2EU | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,426 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 | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,086 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 3,040 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 | 3,453 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,428 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 | 1,738 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 1,910 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 | 2,293 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,504 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 5,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunelm Cafe Pausa | Unit 2, Spire Walk Business Park | 196 yd | |
| The Birdcage | 35 Derby Road | 270 yd | |
| McDonalds (Cara Restaurants Ltd) Alma | Unit 5, Alma Leisure Park | 415 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 2, Alma Leisure Park | 415 yd | |
| Nuffield Health, Fitness & Wellbeing | Unit 3, Alma Leisure Park | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Alma Leisure Park, Derby Road | 396 yd | |
| Whitecotes Hotel | Boythorpe Road | 639 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 7 Beetwell Street | 678 yd | |
| Boythorpe Inn | 77 Boythorpe Road | 751 yd | |
| Chandlers | 46 St Marys Gate | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Village Fryer | Unit 4, Aston House, Horse Chestnut Close | 54 yd | |
| Dong Shan Ltd | 59 Baden Powell Road | 141 yd | |
| Derby Road Deli | 9 Derby Road | 254 yd | |
| Parkside Food | 66 Park Road | 565 yd | |
| New China House | 206 Derby Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 534 yd | |
| Tesco Express (Derby Road) | Tesco Express, Derby Road | 586 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 794 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 859 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 321 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 395 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 435 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 | 585 yd |
| Chesterfield Fc Training Ground Whitebank Close | grass pitches | 668 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 684 yd | |
| Whitecotes Primary Academy WHITECOTES LANE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Rother Recreation Ground ROTHERVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 896 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 906 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.