Walton Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 3BS is located in the Walton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Walton Road, Chesterfield, S40 3BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 3BT, S40 3HS, S40 3HT, S40 3ET, S40 3JD, S40 3EP, S40 3HR, S40 3JF, S40 3ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 3BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.3% | 50.9% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 49.1% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 3BS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.4% 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 | 21% | 23.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.4% | 58.4% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 14.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.6% | 8.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) 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 | 54.9% | 53.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 34.7% | 0.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 7.4% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 12.6% | 11.2% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 6.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 13.2% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 7.4% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 17.8% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.4% | 40.5% | -1.9% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 100% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 99.1% | 100% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 18.6% |
In this area, 99.3% 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 | 98.7% | 99.3% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| 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 | 98.4% | 99.3% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 65.4% | 46.2% | 19.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Walton Road was 23.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.8% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Walton Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 57th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.7%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 234 Walton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2025-05-01 | £243,000 |
| 228 Walton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2024-10-18 | £307,977 |
| 228 Walton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-01-31 | £264,602 |
| 218 Walton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £540,000 | 2023-03-10 | £576,220 |
| 240 Walton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2022-05-06 | £392,938 |
S40 3BS 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 3BS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | - not rated | 1,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Junior School Old Road , S40 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Vincent Crescent , Brampton S40 3NW | 4out of 4 | 1,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,659 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,212 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,289 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 3,680 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 3,699 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 | 2,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,195 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,077 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 4,025 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 945 yd | |
| Maggie Mays | 5 Breckland Road | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Stoops | 20 Matlock Road | 315 yd | |
| Chesterfield Golf Club Catering | The Nineteenth, Chesterfield Golf Club | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris / USA Fried Chicken | 36A Walton Drive | 903 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 36 Walton Drive | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton) | Bobbin Mill Lane, Walton Road | 789 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Golf Club CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB MATLOCK ROAD | golf | 551 yd |
| Whitecotes Playing Field (Closed) Hucklow Avenue | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Robinson'S Sports Ground MOORLAND VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 913 yd |
| Whitecotes Primary Academy WHITECOTES LANE | grass pitches | 916 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 | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 44.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.