Park Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 2JX 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 Park Road, Chesterfield, S40 2JX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 2LA, S40 2JZ, S40 2LE, S40 1TA, S40 2LG, S40 1TB, S40 1XZ, S40 2FY, S40 2RL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S40 2JX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 25.7% | 32.8% | 7.1% | 37.9% | -5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.1% | 45.3% | -6.8% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 14.5% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 42.9% | 50.1% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.6% | -4.3% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.6% | 14.2% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.1% | -4.7% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 17.6% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 18.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | 1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 33.9% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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 | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| White | 93.4% | 96.2% | 2.8% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
In this area, 94.7% 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% | 94.7% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 0.9% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 95.1% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 9.8% | -6.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 76.7% | 2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Park Road was 361.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 178.8% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Park Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 23rd highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 24.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 Park Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2025-07-31 | £158,947 |
| 82 Park Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-09-30 | £119,449 |
| 110 Park Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-06-16 | £359,493 |
| 86 Park Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2023-01-20 | £99,465 |
| 80 Park Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2022-08-02 | £115,517 |
S40 2JX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 175 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 647 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 946 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 954 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | - not rated | 1,023 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 538 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,578 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,748 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 | 2,932 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 | 1,103 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 | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,412 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 | 2,418 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Living | Ravenside Retail Park, Park Road | 128 yd | |
| Compass At Asda Cafe | Ravenside Retail Park, Park Road | 128 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant (Ravenside Retail Park) | Unit 8, Ravenside Retail Park | 207 yd | |
| Costa @ Next | Unit 3, Ravenside Retail Park | 207 yd | |
| Greys Cafe | Chesterfield Antiques Centre, 7 Park Road | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Hotel | West Bars | 370 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 7 Beetwell Street | 383 yd | |
| Crown and Cushion | 51 Low Pavement | 384 yd | |
| Sun Inn | 13 West Bars | 403 yd | |
| Boythorpe Inn | 77 Boythorpe Road | 413 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Food | 66 Park Road | 61 yd | |
| Pound Bakery | 18 Middle Pavement | 355 yd | |
| Market Place Fish and Chips | 69-71 Low Pavement | 384 yd | |
| Beetwell Fried Chicken (BFC) | 13-15 Beetwell Street | 412 yd | |
| Woodys | 4 Theatre Yard | 422 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 115 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 365 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 565 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 580 yd | |
| Tesco Express (Derby Road) | Tesco Express, Derby Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 279 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 285 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 448 yd | |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 527 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 563 yd |
| Parkside Community School BOYTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 729 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Peak Leisure Club (Closed) Malkin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 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% |
| Median download speed | 73.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.