Langer Lane is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 2JG is located in the Rother electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Langer Lane, Chesterfield, S40 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 2UP, S40 2TE, S40 2JE, S40 2FE, S40 2JF, S40 2EX, S40 2JQ, S40 2JH, S40 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 2JG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S40 2JG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 17.6% | 22.2% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.9% | 56.2% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 12.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 11.1% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 10.7% | 8.7% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 40.3% | 38.7% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -9.7% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 34.9% | -2.2% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 20.3% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.3% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 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 | 20.4% | 15% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.9% | 7.8% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 23.1% | 12.7% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 35.4% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.9% 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 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 95.2% | 94.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 97.6% 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 | 97.9% | 97.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 14.4% |
| European Union | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.9% | 97.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 14.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.6% | 37.2% | -7.6% |
| Christian | 60% | 46.2% | 13.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.1% | 6.0% | 3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Langer Lane was 55.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.0% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Langer Lane has the 53rd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 134th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Langer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £192,000 | 2023-08-14 | £203,328 |
| 46 Langer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-07-20 | £309,587 |
| 40 Langer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £257,500 | 2023-01-13 | £271,148 |
| 28 Langer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-05-04 | £450,510 |
| 16 Langer Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £321,000 | 2021-09-27 | £365,419 |
S40 2JG 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 2JG area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 122 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Nursery and Infant School Derby Road , S40 2EU | 3out of 4 | 519 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | - not rated | 977 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Infant School Eyre Street East , Hasland S41 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunloke Park Primary School Hunloke Park Primary School, Lodge Drive , Wingerworth S42 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,626 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 | 1,651 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 1,882 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 4,290 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | - not rated | 4,558 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 | 2,879 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,840 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 3,302 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 3,411 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunloke Centre | Church Street South | 394 yd | |
| Beyond Nutrition | 328 Derby Road | 599 yd | |
| Finning (Uk) Ltd | Finning Ltd, Britannia Road | 705 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 135 Derby Road Birdholme | 713 yd | |
| Oh Crumbs | 284 Derby Road Birdholme | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Project | Unit 4, Turnoaks Lane | 397 yd | |
| Chesterfield Bowl | Storforth Lane | 619 yd | |
| Birdholme Working Men's Club | Rothervale Road, Birdholme | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy House | 1 Lincoln Street, Birdholme | 730 yd | |
| Huadu | 226 Derby Road | 877 yd | |
| UK Pizza and Kebab | 206A Derby Road | 926 yd | |
| New China House | 206 Derby Road | 930 yd | |
| Boythorpe Fryer | 140 Boythorpe Road | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - 71 Grangewood Road | 71 Grangewood Road | 339 yd | |
| Tesco Express (Derby Road) | Tesco Express, Derby Road | 910 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Langer Lane LANGER LANE | grass pitches | 166 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Langer Lane) PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LANGER LANE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Rother Recreation Ground ROTHERVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Whitecotes Primary Academy WHITECOTES LANE | grass pitches | 1,054 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 74.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 89.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.