Richmond Gardens is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S41 7NS is located in the Spire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 2005-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Richmond Gardens, Chesterfield, S41 7NS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 7ND, S41 7LS, S41 7NN, S41 7QN, S41 7NE, S41 7NR, S41 7QH, S41 7QQ, S41 7NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S41 7NS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.2% | 50.5% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.8% | 49.5% | -2.3% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 S41 7NS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 54% | 49.3% | -4.7% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.1% | 27% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 15.5% | 4.6% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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% | 41% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 39% | 2.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 14.7% | 1.3% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 3% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 17.1% | 11.2% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 13.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 17.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.2% | 23.4% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 6.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.9% | 31.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -2.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 4.5% | 8.7% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 83.2% | 82.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 85.2% 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 | 88.7% | 85.2% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 6.8% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.3% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 85.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 11.4% | 9.7% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.7% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.7% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.4% | 76.7% | 2.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 14.9% | 13.5% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.3% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Richmond Gardens was 141.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.2% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Richmond Gardens has the 32nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 86th highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Richmond Gardens, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2025-04-25 | £148,402 |
| 1 Richmond Gardens, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,000 | 2024-10-04 | £150,480 |
| 1 Richmond Gardens, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £131,100 | 2005-08-31 | £233,836 |
| 3 Richmond Gardens, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £140,600 | 2005-08-31 | £250,781 |
| 2 Richmond Gardens, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £140,600 | 2005-08-31 | £250,781 |
| Full-Time Employee | 168 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 127 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | 3out of 4 | 511 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,079 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School School Board Lane , Brampton S40 1DD | 3out of 4 | 1,447 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 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 1,830 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 | 2,181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 3,401 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,443 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 | 445 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,783 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,152 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,208 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,335 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 | 3,600 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sicily | 78 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 61 yd | |
| Corner Cafe Co | 12 Infirmary Road | 128 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd at St Helena Centre | University of Derby, St Helena Centre | 420 yd | |
| Lombardis Italian Ltd | 2 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 489 yd | |
| JJs Kitchen | 29 Brimington Road | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Inn | 78 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 61 yd | |
| The Neptune Beer Emporium | 46 St Helens Street | 296 yd | |
| Chesterfield Arms | 40 Newbold Road | 478 yd | |
| Industry Inn | 49 Queen Street | 497 yd | |
| Crown & Anchor | 143 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brother | 45 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 50 yd | |
| Chezzy Burger | 10 Infirmary Road | 159 yd | |
| Tiffin | 9 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 242 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 5 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels | 253 yd | |
| New Diamond | 11 St Helens Street | 401 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 844 yd | |
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 942 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore | Lockoford Road | 1,000 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Lockoford Lane | 1,000 yd | |
| Iceland (Sheffield Rd) | 360 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 292 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 366 yd |
| Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club (Closed) Sheffield Road | grass pitches | 523 yd |
| Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road | grass pitches | 530 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Peak Leisure Club (Closed) Malkin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 887 yd |
| Chesterfield Lawn Tennis Club Ltd Hawksley Avenue | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 947 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,053 yd |
| Manor Centre (Closed) Ashgate Road | swimming pool | 1,070 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.