Brockwell Lane is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4DR 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 Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, S40 4DR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4AE, S40 4DT, S40 4DU, S40 4TP, S40 4DS, S40 4TR, S40 4TY, S40 4AA, S40 4TB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S40 4DR has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 47.6% | 47.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 52.4% | 52.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 41.4% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 29.8% | -1.7% | 44.2% | -14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.8% | 11.6% | -3.2% | 9.1% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 13.1% | 12.9% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
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 | 35.8% | 44.4% | 8.6% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.9% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 18.4% | 19.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 6.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 22.3% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 5.7% | -6.4% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 13% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7.3% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 21% | 6.6% | 16.9% | 4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 29.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.5% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 84% | 92.5% | 8.5% | 81.4% | 11.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 90% | 1.4% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.3% | -2.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88% | 89.5% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.6% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.7% | 0.6% | -8.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 19% | 13.5% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.1% | 37.2% | 5.9% |
| Christian | 38.6% | 46.2% | -7.6% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 16% | 6.0% | 10.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brockwell Lane was 210.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.2% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brockwell Lane has the 22nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 50th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 109.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.4%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2015-06-17 | £203,587 |
| 7 Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2014-02-28 | £193,525 |
| 17 Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £124,000 | 2010-11-12 | £211,808 |
| 5 Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2005-01-20 | £252,539 |
| 5 Brockwell Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £85,250 | 2002-07-17 | £278,754 |
| Full-Time Employee | 114 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 382 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Junior School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Infant School School Board Lane , S40 1DD | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 854 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 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 1,151 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,574 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 | 1,948 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 | 1,071 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL | - not rated | 541 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | - not rated | 1,277 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,214 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Peter and St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 198 yd | |
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 236 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 258 yd | |
| Waste Not Cafe Chesterfield | Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street | 396 yd | |
| Theresa Lambarelli Italian Cafe and Pasta Bar | 7 Chatsworth Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Miners Welfare | Chester Street | 360 yd | |
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 406 yd | |
| Junction Bar Chesterfield Ltd | 3 Chatsworth Road | 449 yd | |
| G A S Bar & Bites | 34 Chatsworth Road | 499 yd | |
| The Badger | 81 Brockwell Lane | 551 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie's Sandwich Bar | 117-119 Saltergate | 359 yd | |
| Shipon Tandoori | 19 Chatsworth Road | 447 yd | |
| Blend | 39 Chatsworth Road | 461 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) | 75 West Bars | 465 yd | |
| Favourite Flavours | 69 West Bars | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road | 869 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 931 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 983 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd | The Co-Operative Food, Ashgate Road | 1,084 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 107 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 276 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 767 yd | |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 776 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 815 yd |
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 847 yd |
| Pearsons Recreation Ground (Closed) Old Hall Road | grass pitches | 977 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 1,035 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,072 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 | 74 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.