Farnon Close is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 2XA is located in the Rother electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1994-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnon Close, Chesterfield, S40 2XA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 2ED, S40 2GE, S40 2EE, S40 2GA, S40 2GD, S40 2GB, S40 2UR, S40 2EG, S40 2FR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S40 2XA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 51.5% | 48.5% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.5% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 28% | 37.3% | 9.3% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 49.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 8.2% | 1.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 50.2% | 45.8% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 35.6% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 12.9% | 12.6% | -0.3% | 18.2% | -5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 13.8% | -7.3% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 21.3% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.6% | 32.7% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 3% | 2% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
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% | 1% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| White | 96.3% | 94.9% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 13.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 97.6% | 95.2% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 95.6% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.3% | 76.7% | 5.6% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 47.1% | 46.2% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnon Close was 103.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Hasland average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farnon Close has the 10th highest crime rate of 40 local areas in Hasland and the 124th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -1.1%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Farnon Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £151,000 | 2022-07-08 | £161,036 |
| 22 Farnon Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2019-02-22 | £206,369 |
| 16 Farnon Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2018-09-10 | £165,056 |
| 22 Farnon Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2016-08-12 | £191,168 |
| 14 Farnon Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2014-08-29 | £175,981 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Nursery and Infant School Derby Road , S40 2EU | 3out of 4 | 933 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | - not rated | 1,030 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Infant School Eyre Street East , Hasland S41 0PE | 3out of 4 | 1,072 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 1,238 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 | 1,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 1,718 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 3,424 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 | 3,762 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 | 1,531 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 | 1,494 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 1,553 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 | 2,023 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds (Cara Restaurants Ltd) Alma | Unit 5, Alma Leisure Park | 246 yd | |
| Nandos | Unit 2, Alma Leisure Park | 246 yd | |
| Nuffield Health, Fitness & Wellbeing | Unit 3, Alma Leisure Park | 246 yd | |
| Cineworld LTD | Unit 4, Alma Leisure Park | 246 yd | |
| Dunkin' | Unit 6a, Alma Leisure Park | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvester | Alma Leisure Park, Derby Road | 195 yd | |
| Birdholme Working Men's Club | Rothervale Road, Birdholme | 821 yd | |
| The Riverside Club | Hollis Lane | 833 yd | |
| Bridge Inn | 34-36 Hollis Lane | 839 yd | |
| Spread Eagle | 7 Beetwell Street | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Road Deli | 9 Derby Road | 215 yd | |
| Village Fryer | Unit 4, Aston House, Horse Chestnut Close | 414 yd | |
| Dong Shan Ltd | 59 Baden Powell Road | 464 yd | |
| New China House | 206 Derby Road | 512 yd | |
| UK Pizza and Kebab | 206A Derby Road | 516 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express (Derby Road) | Tesco Express, Derby Road | 530 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 834 yd | |
| Co-Operative Group Food Ltd | Spital Lane | 976 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 1,010 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nuffield Health (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 198 yd |
| Chesterfield Fc Training Ground Whitebank Close | grass pitches | 289 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 296 yd |
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Rother Recreation Ground ROTHERVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 734 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 842 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 | 973 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 1,080 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 | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 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.