Brooklyn Drive is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4AZ is located in the Brockwell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brooklyn Drive, Chesterfield, S40 4AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4AY, S40 4EF, S40 4BB, S40 4BA, S40 4EG, S40 4AU, S40 4EE, S40 4ED, S40 4AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 4AZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.1% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 50% | 48.9% | -1.1% | 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 area around S40 4AZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.1% 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 | 36.4% | 45.1% | 8.7% | 37.9% | 7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.9% | 42.2% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -2.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 16.2% | 8.3% | -7.9% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 49.6% | 48.2% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 31.7% | 29.2% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
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 | 16.2% | 14% | -2.2% | 18.2% | -4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 10.6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 16.9% | -3.8% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 2.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 25.6% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 8.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.3% | 28% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 99.1% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 17.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 98.2% | 96.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.5% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.1% | 76.7% | 11.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50% | 37.2% | 12.8% |
| Christian | 45.6% | 46.2% | -0.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Not answered | 2.6% | 6.0% | -3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooklyn Drive was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.8% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brooklyn Drive has the 26th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 52nd lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Brooklyn Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-03-22 | £221,086 |
| 3 Brooklyn Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-07-29 | £213,293 |
| 9 Brooklyn Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-05-14 | £220,069 |
| 11 Brooklyn Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2018-05-08 | £223,161 |
| 10 Brooklyn Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2017-08-10 | £219,739 |
S40 4AZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 94 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 4out of 4 | 164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School Brockwell Nursery and Infant School , Purbeck Avenue S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 1,371 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,058 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 4,226 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 | 1,705 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 | 679 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,073 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 3,579 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,007 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | 138 Newbold Road | 530 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 9 Cuttholme Way | 736 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 801 yd | |
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 841 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 861 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Badger | 81 Brockwell Lane | 152 yd | |
| Chesterfield Miners Welfare | Chester Street | 437 yd | |
| Junction Bar Chesterfield Ltd | 3 Chatsworth Road | 947 yd | |
| The Mile | 136 Chatsworth Road | 953 yd | |
| Brampton Social Club | 126 Chatsworth Road | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loundsley Green Fish Bar | 5 Shopping Centre, Cuttholme Way | 742 yd | |
| Mayflower | 1 Shopping Centre, Cuttholme Way | 750 yd | |
| Golden Star | 55 Chatsworth Road | 926 yd | |
| Highfield Chippy | 109 Highfield Road | 929 yd | |
| Pizza Hut (Chatsworth Road) | 165 Chatsworth Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd | The Co-Operative Food, Ashgate Road | 648 yd | |
| Tesco | Newbold Road | 938 yd | |
| Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 265 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 552 yd |
| Loundsley Green Recreation Ground PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 704 yd |
| Ashgate Croft School ASHGATE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 777 yd |
| Gkn Sheepbridge Sports And Social Club (Closed) Newbold Road | grass pitches | 783 yd |
| Inkerman Playing Fields INKERMAN COTTAGES INKERMAN COTTAGES ASHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 809 yd |
| Pearsons Recreation Ground (Closed) Old Hall Road | grass pitches | 887 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Princes Sports Club @Themanor OLD ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,041 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 | 51.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.