Fairfield Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 4TP 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 Fairfield Road, Chesterfield, S40 4TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4TR, S40 4DT, S40 4TY, S40 4DS, S40 4TS, S40 4TB, S40 4DR, S40 4SR, S40 4AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S40 4TP 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 Fairfield Road was 202.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fairfield Road has the 21st highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 46th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14A Fairfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2024-05-16 | £87,889 |
| 26 Fairfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-01-27 | £183,225 |
| 22 Fairfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2022-09-30 | £231,109 |
| 32 Fairfield Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-04-14 | £240,690 |
| 4 Fairfield Villas, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-02-25 | £239,825 |
| 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 | 378 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 554 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 4out of 4 | 810 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School Brockwell Nursery and Infant School , Purbeck Avenue S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 874 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 | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,471 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 | 1,853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,451 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,614 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 | 1,074 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 | 1,261 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,415 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,930 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,460 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 | 4,080 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Eatery | 2 Compton Street | 209 yd | |
| Communikate | Ashgate Medical Practice, Ashgate Manor | 213 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Foljambe Road | 265 yd | |
| Waste Not Cafe Chesterfield | Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street | 279 yd | |
| Mutiara Restaurant | 65-67 West Bars | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 351 yd | |
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 466 yd | |
| Chesterfield Miners Welfare | Chester Street | 478 yd | |
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 480 yd | |
| Junction Bar Chesterfield Ltd | 3 Chatsworth Road | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie's Sandwich Bar | 117-119 Saltergate | 312 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 77 Newbold Road | 503 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken (West Bars) | 75 West Bars | 504 yd | |
| Favourite Flavours | 69 West Bars | 507 yd | |
| Nicos / Kobane Ltd | 59 West Bars | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 897 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 922 yd | |
| Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road | 989 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 1,062 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 171 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 210 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 268 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 689 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 | 832 yd | |
| Brockwell Junior School PURBECK AVENUE | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 964 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 977 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 1,005 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 | 65.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 118 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.