Craven Road is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S41 7HJ is located in the Whittington Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Craven Road, Chesterfield, S41 7HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 7HH, S41 7HS, S41 7HP, S41 7HR, S41 7HW, S41 7HX, S41 7HB, S41 7HD, S41 7LA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S41 7HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.4% | 49.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 29.9% | 34.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 41.9% | -2.9% | 44.2% | -2.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.7% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 11.9% | 13% | 1.1% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 43.2% | 41% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 38.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 18.5% | 10.6% | -7.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 7.3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | 3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 2.4% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.3% | 24.5% | -8.8% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 7.7% | -3.8% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 19.7% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 22.6% | 1.1% | 33.8% | -11.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 94.8% | 98.2% | 3.4% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97% 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 | 97% | 97% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.4% | 97% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -8.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 20.7% | 13.5% | 7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 50.8% | 46.2% | 4.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Craven Road was 108.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.9% higher than the Brockwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Craven Road has the 12th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brockwell and the 116th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Craven Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2021-09-29 | £189,184 |
| 26 Craven Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-03-13 | £159,636 |
| 24 Craven Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,500 | 2016-12-09 | £223,450 |
| 12 Craven Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £113,000 | 2013-07-16 | £183,003 |
| 1 Craven Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2012-10-12 | £197,129 |
S41 7HJ 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Other | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | - not rated | 421 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | 3out of 4 | 421 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 537 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 768 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 | 1,600 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | - not rated | 1,600 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,962 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 | 988 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 | 574 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,740 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | - not rated | 1,740 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,282 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Peter and St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 2,363 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Hotel | 138 Newbold Road | 566 yd | |
| Sicily | 78 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 643 yd | |
| Waste Not Cafe Chesterfield | Chesterfield Baptist Church, Cross Street | 674 yd | |
| Vegged | 185 Sheffield Road | 683 yd | |
| Chesters Chesterfield Ltd | 151 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Neptune Beer Emporium | 46 St Helens Street | 583 yd | |
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 611 yd | |
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 630 yd | |
| St Helens Inn | 78 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 643 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor | 143 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 663 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Chippy | 109 Highfield Road | 93 yd | |
| The Big Fish | 77 Newbold Road | 589 yd | |
| New Diamond | 11 St Helens Street | 610 yd | |
| JB's Sandwich Bar | 3 St Helens Street | 632 yd | |
| Golden Lee | 1 St Helens Street | 638 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Sheffield Rd) | 360 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 803 yd | |
| Asda | 358 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 822 yd | |
| Tesco | Newbold Road | 905 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore | Lockoford Road | 928 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Lockoford Lane | 928 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 409 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 467 yd |
| Highfield Hall Primary School HIGHFIELD LANE | swimming pool | 511 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 606 yd |
| Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club (Closed) Sheffield Road | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Outwood Academy Newbold HIGHFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 800 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 932 yd |
| Gkn Sheepbridge Sports And Social Club (Closed) Newbold Road | grass pitches | 966 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 82.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 9.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.