Cobden Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4TD 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 Cobden Road, Chesterfield, S40 4TD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4TE, S41 7PL, S40 4TT, S40 4SS, S40 4SF, S40 4SR, S40 4TS, S40 4TG, S41 7PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S40 4TD is primarily male, with 57.3% of the population 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 | 46.8% | 42.7% | -4.1% | 51.0% | -8.3% |
| Male | 53.2% | 57.3% | 4.1% | 49.0% | 8.3% |
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 4TD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.2% 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 | 43.4% | 48.2% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 10.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.7% | 33.8% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -10.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 0.0% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 15.4% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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% | 17.8% | 1.6% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 10% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 14.5% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 19% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 32.7% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 89.8% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 8.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
In this area, 87.5% 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 | 88.8% | 87.5% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.5% | -0.1% | 83.2% | 4.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8% | 6.8% | 9.8% | -1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.2% | 2.2% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76% | 76.7% | -0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.7% | 13.5% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 10.5% | 6.0% | 4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cobden Road was 58.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cobden Road has the 54th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 140th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 30.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cobden Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2025-06-18 | £147,317 |
| 39 Cobden Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-05-23 | £259,814 |
| 18 Cobden Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £147,500 | 2024-10-04 | £159,066 |
| 20 Cobden Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-12-08 | £281,723 |
| 15 Cobden Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-12-02 | £176,781 |
S40 4TD 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 | 101 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| 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 | 191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,551 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 | 826 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 | 1,521 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,703 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,410 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 3,900 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 92 yd | |
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 350 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 409 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 426 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd at St Helena Centre | University of Derby, St Helena Centre | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 191 yd | |
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 199 yd | |
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 352 yd | |
| The Neptune Beer Emporium | 46 St Helens Street | 365 yd | |
| Real Time Music | 13 Marsden Street | 492 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Fish | 77 Newbold Road | 216 yd | |
| Golden Lee | 1 St Helens Street | 259 yd | |
| Torinos Pizza | 61 Newbold Road | 261 yd | |
| JB's Sandwich Bar | 3 St Helens Street | 263 yd | |
| New Diamond | 11 St Helens Street | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 800 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 847 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 944 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 119 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 328 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 399 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 430 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 759 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 951 yd |
| Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club (Closed) Sheffield Road | grass pitches | 967 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 969 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.4% |
| 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 | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.