Hazel Drive is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 3EQ 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 Hazel Drive, Chesterfield, S40 3EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 3EJ, S40 3JA, S40 3HZ, S40 3HX, S40 3EH, S40 3HY, S40 3EL, S40 3EG, S40 3JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 3EQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.5% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.5% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3EQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.9% 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 | 20.8% | 21.6% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -16.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 51.9% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 7.7% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 12% | 2.5% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 10% | 13% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 38.9% | 30.2% | -8.7% | 48.4% | -18.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 42.3% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 20.2% | 18% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 24.2% | 21.2% | -3.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 13% | 2.6% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 9.1% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.9% | 11.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.8% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.4% | 25.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 5.6% | 2.4% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 98.9% | 98.2% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 96.4% 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 | 98.1% | 96.4% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36% | 37.2% | -1.2% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hazel Drive was 13.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 89.9% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hazel Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Hazel Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-08-11 | £254,160 |
| 92 Hazel Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-07-04 | £229,521 |
| 68 Hazel Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2022-12-13 | £206,093 |
| 92 Hazel Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-08-31 | £229,290 |
| 64 Hazel Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2022-01-31 | £211,573 |
S40 3EQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3EQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 98 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 4 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 649 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ | - not rated | 718 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Old Hall Junior School Old Road , S40 3QR | 3out of 4 | 1,166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,284 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Spire Junior School Jawbones Hill , Derby Road S40 2EN | 3out of 4 | 1,335 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 | 742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 3,273 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 | 3,353 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 | 2,340 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 | 1,947 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,866 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,042 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 3,603 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 | 520 yd | |
| Annex Cafe | Queen's Park Sports Centre, Boythorpe Road | 998 yd | |
| The Gulab Tandoori | 207 Chatsworth Road | 1,016 yd | |
| Deja Vu | 19 Old Road | 1,028 yd | |
| Pomegranate at Northern Tea Merchants | 193 Chatsworth Road | 1,029 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecotes Hotel | Boythorpe Road | 760 yd | |
| Blue Stoops | 20 Matlock Road | 785 yd | |
| Boythorpe Inn | 77 Boythorpe Road | 914 yd | |
| Chesterfield Golf Club Catering | The Nineteenth, Chesterfield Golf Club | 931 yd | |
| Anchor Inn | 4 Factory Street | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmaris / USA Fried Chicken | 36A Walton Drive | 452 yd | |
| Ocean Fish Bar | 36 Walton Drive | 458 yd | |
| Boythorpe Fryer | 140 Boythorpe Road | 813 yd | |
| Spice of Orient | 290 Chatsworth Road | 963 yd | |
| New Eastern | 268 Chatsworth Road | 967 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited (Walton) | Bobbin Mill Lane, Walton Road | 720 yd | |
| Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Whitecotes Playing Field (Closed) Hucklow Avenue | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Whitecotes Primary Academy WHITECOTES LANE | grass pitches | 602 yd |
| Parkside Community School BOYTHORPE AVENUE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Robinson'S Sports Ground MOORLAND VIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Chesterfield Golf Club CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB MATLOCK ROAD | golf | 935 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 | 1,000 yd |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 1,031 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 | 24.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.