Cross Street is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4SS 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 4SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4TG, S40 4TT, S40 4SR, S40 4TA, S40 4TB, S40 4TS, S40 4BF, S40 4TY, S40 4TD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 4SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 51% | 2.3% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 36.5% | 28.7% | -7.8% | 37.9% | -9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.3% | 47.6% | 13.3% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 14.7% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.1% | 52.6% | 12.5% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 34.5% | -1.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 11.2% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1.5% | -4.9% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around S40 4SS this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.4% | 8.9% | -12.5% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 4.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 9.8% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.9% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.4% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 52.1% | 15.8% | 33.8% | 18.3% |
| Other | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.2% | -1.6% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 93.2% | 88.3% | -4.9% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 90.7% 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 | 92.1% | 90.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 7.5% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 90% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 7% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.5% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.6% | 76.7% | 11.9% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Street was 61.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.5% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Street has the 50th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 149th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cross Street Villas, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-08-13 | £271,618 |
| Town House Cross Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £252,500 | 2020-10-02 | £302,524 |
| 2 Cross Street Villas, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2019-01-18 | £295,205 |
| 3 Recreation Villas Cross Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-11-01 | £281,446 |
| 3 Cross Street Villas, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £209,995 | 2014-12-19 | £324,480 |
S40 4SS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 134 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Education | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 55 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Junior School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Infant School School Board Lane , S40 1DD | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | - not rated | 764 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 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 1,472 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,472 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 | 2,059 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 | 750 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 | 229 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | - not rated | 1,586 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,944 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Peter and St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,095 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 | 71 yd | |
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 217 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 280 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 293 yd | |
| Town Hall | Rose Hill | 455 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 234 yd | |
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 261 yd | |
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 279 yd | |
| Real Time Music | 13 Marsden Street | 445 yd | |
| Chesterfield Masonic Hall | 72 Saltergate | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie's Sandwich Bar | 117-119 Saltergate | 224 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 77 Newbold Road | 306 yd | |
| Golden Lee | 1 St Helens Street | 331 yd | |
| Torinos Pizza | 61 Newbold Road | 333 yd | |
| JB's Sandwich Bar | 3 St Helens Street | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 748 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 763 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 892 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 54 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 314 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 335 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 518 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 750 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 806 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 821 yd |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 868 yd | |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 1,006 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 230.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.