Cross Street is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4SR is located in the Spire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cross Street, Chesterfield, S40 4SR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4TS, S40 4TT, S40 4TB, S40 4TY, S40 4TA, S40 4SS, S40 4TR, S40 4TP, S40 4BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S40 4SR 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 Cross Street 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.
Cross Street 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.
| 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 | 145 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Junior School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Infant School School Board Lane , S40 1DD | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 708 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,266 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 1,266 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 1,447 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 1,983 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 | 841 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 | 291 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Peter and St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,190 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste Not Cafe Chesterfield | Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street | 153 yd | |
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 215 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 257 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 290 yd | |
| Town Hall | Rose Hill | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 294 yd | |
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 339 yd | |
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 353 yd | |
| The Neptune Beer Emporium | 46 St Helens Street | 530 yd | |
| Real Time Music | 13 Marsden Street | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie's Sandwich Bar | 117-119 Saltergate | 270 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 77 Newbold Road | 376 yd | |
| Golden Lee | 1 St Helens Street | 410 yd | |
| Torinos Pizza | 61 Newbold Road | 411 yd | |
| JB's Sandwich Bar | 3 St Helens Street | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 837 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 838 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 980 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 1,048 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 146 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 248 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 262 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 569 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 875 yd | |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,027 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.