Newbold Back Lane is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4HQ 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 Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, S40 4HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4EU, S40 4HH, S40 4ET, S40 4HJ, S40 4ES, S40 4LD, S40 4EZ, S40 4LF, S40 4ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 4HQ 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 | 49.8% | 50.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.1% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.2% | 26.7% | 10.5% | 37.9% | -11.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.4% | 48.7% | -5.7% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 12.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 17.6% | 10.3% | -7.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 39.9% | 43.2% | 3.3% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 33.2% | 0.3% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 20.6% | 17% | -3.6% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 26.5% | 16.1% | -10.4% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 13.5% | -3.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.7% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19.7% | 6.5% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 32.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 4.9% | 1.6% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.5% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
In this area, 96.5% 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 | 95.5% | 96.5% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 96.5% | 1.8% | 83.2% | 13.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.2% | 37.2% | 2.0% |
| Christian | 52.9% | 46.2% | 6.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newbold Back Lane was 79.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.0% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newbold Back Lane has the 49th highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 174th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2021-08-03 | £359,476 |
| 48 Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2021-07-23 | £140,400 |
| 80 Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2020-06-05 | £206,602 |
| 40 Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2019-07-26 | £319,979 |
| 88 Newbold Back Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2018-08-16 | £273,810 |
S40 4HQ 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 4HQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 80 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 452 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 | 495 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 837 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 1,225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 2,051 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 3,956 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,839 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 | 874 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,240 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 3,714 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 4,384 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 | 326 yd | |
| Buttylicious | 9 Cuttholme Way | 752 yd | |
| Sunday Lunch Club | Loundsley Green Community Centre, Cuttholme Road | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Badger | 81 Brockwell Lane | 374 yd | |
| Nags Head | 37 Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 785 yd | |
| Chesterfield Miners Welfare | Chester Street | 839 yd | |
| The Olde House | Loundsley Green Road | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Wong Kitchen | 48A Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 731 yd | |
| Mayflower | 1 Shopping Centre, Cuttholme Way | 736 yd | |
| Pizza House | 50A Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 738 yd | |
| Loundsley Green Fish Bar | 5 Shopping Centre, Cuttholme Way | 741 yd | |
| Tandoori Delight | 64 Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Newbold Road | 536 yd | |
| Co - Op Food | 74 Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 751 yd | |
| Co-operative Food Group Ltd | The Co-Operative Food, Ashgate Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gkn Sheepbridge Sports And Social Club (Closed) Newbold Road | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 460 yd |
| Loundsley Green Recreation Ground PENNINE WAY | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Brampton Rovers Afc FOOTBALL PITCHES FOOTBALL PITCHES NEWBOLD BACK LANE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 743 yd |
| Highfield Hall Primary School HIGHFIELD LANE | swimming pool | 755 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 825 yd |
| Ashgate Croft School ASHGATE ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 931 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 1,021 yd |
| Inkerman Playing Fields INKERMAN COTTAGES INKERMAN COTTAGES ASHGATE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 55.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.