Avondale Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4TF 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 Avondale Road, Chesterfield, S40 4TF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4TH, S41 7PW, S40 4TE, S40 4RX, S41 7PS, S40 4TW, S41 7EP, S40 4TD, S41 7PL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 4TF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.7% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.3% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 33.1% | 32.6% | -0.5% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 44.6% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 10.1% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 9.5% | 9.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 45.1% | 45.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 25.9% | -8.0% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 12% | 22.5% | 10.5% | 12.7% | 9.8% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
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 47.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 8.4% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 10.8% | 0.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.9% | 47.6% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 13.8% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 93.7% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 12.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.3% 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 | 93.2% | 92.3% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 9.1% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.6% | 92% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 8.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0% | -6.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.7% | 76.7% | -1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.4% | 13.5% | 7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avondale Road was 48.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.7% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Avondale Road has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 115th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Avondale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-08-28 | £555,335 |
| 42 Avondale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-10-20 | £193,116 |
| 26 Avondale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,500 | 2023-09-26 | £271,016 |
| 35 Avondale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-08-21 | £340,957 |
| 21 Avondale Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2023-04-04 | £241,776 |
S40 4TF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 4TF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Education | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 404 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 836 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 850 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | 3out of 4 | 871 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,175 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,539 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 | 1,681 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,763 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 | 1,011 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 | 1,382 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,891 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,620 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 | 3,783 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 | 293 yd | |
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 462 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 496 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 535 yd | |
| Highfield Hotel | 138 Newbold Road | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 381 yd | |
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 383 yd | |
| The Neptune Beer Emporium | 46 St Helens Street | 502 yd | |
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 528 yd | |
| The Badger | 81 Brockwell Lane | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Big Fish | 77 Newbold Road | 385 yd | |
| New Diamond | 11 St Helens Street | 439 yd | |
| Golden Lee | 1 St Helens Street | 439 yd | |
| JB's Sandwich Bar | 3 St Helens Street | 441 yd | |
| Torinos Pizza | 61 Newbold Road | 443 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 1,014 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 185 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 472 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 481 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 717 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Highfield Hall Primary School HIGHFIELD LANE | swimming pool | 865 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 893 yd |
| Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club (Closed) Sheffield Road | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 979 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 76.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 85.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.