Tapton Lane is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S41 7TZ is located in the Spire electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tapton Lane, Chesterfield, S41 7TZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 7TP, S41 7SA, S40 1SF, S40 1XL, S40 1XA, S41 7UA, S41 7ST, S40 1UY, S41 7SH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S41 7TZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 45.7% | 48.5% | 2.8% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 54.3% | 51.5% | -2.8% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 7TZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 62.8% 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 | 57% | 62.8% | 5.8% | 37.9% | 24.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.5% | 25.7% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -18.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 48.4% | 41.5% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 44.4% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 10.8% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 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 | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -1.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.1% | 13.4% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 19.5% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.5% | 20.8% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 29.5% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 0% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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 | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 4.1% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 92.4% | 88.3% | -4.1% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 94% | 83.7% | -10.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 7% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 84.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.8% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 18.7% | 13.5% | 5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.9% | 37.2% | 20.7% |
| Christian | 35.7% | 46.2% | -10.5% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tapton Lane was 1858.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1331.2% higher than the Brampton East & Boythorpe average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tapton Lane has the 2nd highest crime rate of 113 local areas in Brampton East & Boythorpe and the 2nd highest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1018.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 4 Town Walk Tapton Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £68,000 | 2019-12-13 | £74,847 |
| Apartment 17 Town Walk Tapton Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2010-09-15 | £235,461 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie Primary School Higher Albert Street , S41 7QE | 3out of 4 | 819 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Cross Street , S40 4ST | 3out of 4 | 880 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hady Primary School Hady Lane , Hady S41 0DF | - not rated | 1,336 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hady Primary School Hady Lane , Hady S41 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,336 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU | - not rated | 1,344 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,043 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Hall Community School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,611 yd | Community school | 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 | 395 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 | 850 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frank Merifield School Hady Hill , S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| St Peter and St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 1,713 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Chesterfield) Step Forward Educational Trust , Unit 26 Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ | - not rated | 2,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Blues | 7 Corporation Street | 39 yd | |
| Winding Wheel | 13 Holywell Street | 54 yd | |
| Ashoka Cuisine Ltd | 19 Holywell Street | 87 yd | |
| Society | 8 Stephenson Place | 144 yd | |
| Cafe Local | Chesterfield Rail Station, Corporation Street | 156 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dirty Habit | 3 Holywell Street | 24 yd | |
| Einsteins | 5 Holywell Street | 30 yd | |
| Aruba | 6 Corporation Street | 33 yd | |
| The Loop | 8 Corporation Street | 46 yd | |
| Ginners | 35 Stephenson Place | 59 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Royal | 1 Holywell Street | 19 yd | |
| King Kebab & Pizza | 29 Stephenson Place | 75 yd | |
| Best Kebab & Pizza House | 29 Holywell Street | 115 yd | |
| El-Omda | 33 Cavendish Street | 124 yd | |
| Imran's Diner | 16A Stephenson Place | 125 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland (Steeplegate) | 16-18 Steeplegate | 256 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Knifesmithgate | Knifesmithgate | 282 yd | |
| Tesco Metro | 12 Middle Pavement | 492 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1 Ravenside Retail Park, Markham Road | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peak Leisure Club (Closed) Malkin Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 145 yd |
| Curves For Women (Chesterfield) (Closed) Burlington Street | health and fitness suite | 268 yd |
| Chesterfield College (Chesterfield Campus) INFIRMARY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 401 yd |
| Chesterfield Police Headquarters NEW BEETWELL STREET | 413 yd | |
| Xercise4Less (Chesterfield) SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK BUSINESS PARK SPIRE WALK | health and fitness suite | 788 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School CROSS STREET | grass pitches | 879 yd |
| Abercrombie Primary School HIGHER ALBERT STREET | artificial grass pitch | 879 yd |
| Lifestyle Fitness (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Tapton Park Golf Course MURRAY HOUSE MURRAY HOUSE CROW LANE | golf | 950 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Chesterfield) DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 991 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 72 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 77.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 77.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.