Melling Close is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 2ST 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 Melling Close, Chesterfield, S40 2ST and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 2SS, S40 2SU, S40 2SA, S40 2UD, S40 2SX, S40 2JS, S40 2UF, S40 2SB, S40 2SY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S40 2ST is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 45.7% | 46.4% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 54.3% | 53.6% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 2ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 54.4% | 51.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.9% | 23.8% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -20.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 12.7% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 7.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (62.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.2% | 32.5% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -15.9% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 30.3% | -5.5% | 33.6% | -3.3% |
| Fair health | 16% | 23.4% | 7.4% | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| Bad health | 7.5% | 11.7% | 4.2% | 4.0% | 7.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 2ST this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 43% | 28.4% | -14.6% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.4% | 15.3% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.7% | 16.1% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 15.3% | 8.3% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 18.2% | 8.6% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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 | 3.8% | 1.1% | -2.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.1% | -0.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 95.6% | 90.2% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.2% | 90.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 7.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 37.4% | 13.5% | 23.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melling Close was 301.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.8% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Melling Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 32nd highest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 197.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Melling Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2009-10-16 | £115,232 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 40 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Other | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecotes Primary Academy Whitecotes Lane , Walton S40 3HJ | - not rated | 233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecotes Primary School Whitecotes Lane , Walton S40 3HJ | - not rated | 233 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | 3out of 4 | 233 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 503 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Nursery and Infant School Derby Road , S40 2EU | 3out of 4 | 604 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 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | 3out of 4 | 2,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Hall Community School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 3out of 4 | 2,822 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 | 2,179 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Chesterfield) Step Forward Educational Trust , Unit 26 Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ | - not rated | 1,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem North Academy The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 3out of 4 | 1,929 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | - not rated | 1,929 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL | - not rated | 2,196 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potters Place Cafe | Potters Place, Foolow Avenue | 488 yd | |
| Hunloke Centre | Church Street South | 495 yd | |
| Blue Ocean | 135 Derby Road Birdholme | 570 yd | |
| Oh Crumbs | 284 Derby Road Birdholme | 605 yd | |
| Beyond Nutrition | 328 Derby Road | 637 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecotes Hotel | Boythorpe Road | 258 yd | |
| Birdholme Working Men's Club | Rothervale Road, Birdholme | 729 yd | |
| Chesterfield Bowl | Storforth Lane | 909 yd | |
| Boythorpe Inn | 77 Boythorpe Road | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boythorpe Fryer | 140 Boythorpe Road | 235 yd | |
| Huadu | 226 Derby Road | 596 yd | |
| UK Pizza and Kebab | 206A Derby Road | 601 yd | |
| New China House | 206 Derby Road | 602 yd | |
| Happy House | 1 Lincoln Street, Birdholme | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - 71 Grangewood Road | 71 Grangewood Road | 515 yd | |
| Tesco Express (Derby Road) | Tesco Express, Derby Road | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecotes Primary Academy WHITECOTES LANE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Whitecotes Playing Field (Closed) Hucklow Avenue | grass pitches | 455 yd |
| Langer Lane LANGER LANE | grass pitches | 698 yd |
| Rother Recreation Ground ROTHERVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Parkside Community School BOYTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 921 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 | 932 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Langer Lane) PLAYING FIELDS PLAYING FIELDS LANGER LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 1,077 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.