Saltergate is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S40 9ZZ is located in the Spire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 2005-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Saltergate, Chesterfield, S40 9ZZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 1LG, S40 1GB, S40 4SN, S40 1LQ, S40 1LH, S40 1LJ, S40 1JY, S40 4SW, S40 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S40 9ZZ 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 9ZZ 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 Saltergate was 54.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.4% lower than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Saltergate has the 50th lowest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 128th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East Derbyshire North East Derbyshire District Council Saltergate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,150,000 | 2016-01-08 | £1,520,871 |
S40 9ZZ 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 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR | 2out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | 3out of 4 | 1,182 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,061 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,705 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 | 2,295 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 2,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,151 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 | 706 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 | 1,702 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,485 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,005 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 | 4,266 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town Hall | Rose Hill | 138 yd | |
| Chesterfield Studios Ltd | Eastwood Buildings, 22 Rose Hill | 207 yd | |
| Fillipelli | 9 Glumangate | 251 yd | |
| Cafe One | 1 Soresby Street | 301 yd | |
| Odyssey | 1-3 Knifesmithgate | 309 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Labour Club | 111-113 Saltergate | 143 yd | |
| Chesterfield Masonic Hall | 72 Saltergate | 146 yd | |
| Real Time Music | 13 Marsden Street | 176 yd | |
| Gasoline | 83 Saltergate | 179 yd | |
| The Barley Mow | 52 Saltergate | 231 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lottie's Sandwich Bar | 117-119 Saltergate | 192 yd | |
| Take a Break | 15A Glumangate | 289 yd | |
| Subway (Town Centre) | 83 New Square | 296 yd | |
| Eat & Go | 33 West Bars | 300 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza Chesterfield Ltd | Unit 1, 55 West Bars | 352 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 434 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 437 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 577 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 669 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 307 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 471 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Queen'S Park Sports Centre (Closed) Boythorpe Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 618 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 621 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 653 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 657 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 678 yd | |
| Rowland Hill House ROWLAND HILL HOUSE ROWLAND HILL HOUSE BOYTHORPE ROAD | 713 yd | |
| Peak Leisure Club (Closed) Malkin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 779 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.