Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, S41 8BA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S41 8BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.1%	50.6%	-2.5%	51.0%	-0.4%
Male	46.9%	49.4%	2.5%	49.0%	0.4%

Partnership Status

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	27.9%	29.4%	1.5%	37.9%	-8.5%
Married: Opposite sex	42.3%	45%	2.7%	44.2%	0.8%
Married: Same sex	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Separated	2.8%	3.9%	1.1%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	8.8%	10.8%	2.0%	9.1%	1.7%
Widowed	17.2%	10%	-7.2%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

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	37.1%	42.5%	5.4%	48.4%	-5.9%
Good health	42.9%	34.4%	-8.5%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	15.9%	16.6%	0.7%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	4.1%	6.2%	2.1%	4.0%	2.2%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	34.9%	19.6%	-15.3%	18.2%	1.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.6%	14.8%	2.2%	9.6%	5.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	10.9%	-6.8%	13.4%	-2.5%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	8.7%	3.6%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.2%	21.7%	11.5%	16.9%	4.8%
Degree or Similar	16.7%	23%	6.3%	33.8%	-10.8%
Other	2.8%	1.3%	-1.5%	2.8%	-1.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.3% 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%	2.3%	2.3%	0.7%	1.6%
Pakistani	1.2%	2.3%	1.1%	2.7%	-0.4%
Other Asian	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.8%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Black Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	95.9%	92.3%	-3.6%	81.4%	10.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.1% 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	96.7%	93.1%	-3.6%	83.2%	9.9%
European Union	0.8%	1.9%	1.1%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.5%	1.5%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	3.1%	1.9%	5.6%	-2.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	93.1%	-2.0%	83.2%	9.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	5%	4.6%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	1.5%	-1.8%	1.9%	-0.4%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.6%	76.7%	3.9%
Ireland	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Middle East	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
No passport held	16.7%	13.5%	3.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	34%	37.2%	-3.2%
Christian	51%	46.2%	4.8%
Muslim	2.3%	6.5%	-4.2%
Not answered	12.7%	6.0%	6.7%

Safety

Is Highfield Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield Lane was 43.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.6% lower than the Brockwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Highfield Lane has the 5th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brockwell and the 104th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£35,400

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S41 8BA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Highfield Lane are based on 108 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chesterfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, S41 8BA

Estimated Average Property Prices for S41 8BA

Average Price
£258,363

Semi-Detached
£248,632

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,997

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£48,309

Estimated Average Property Prices for Highfield Lane

Average Price
£234,737

Semi-Detached
£223,485

Terraced
£154,780

Detached
£337,829

Flats/Maisonettes
£104,912

Other
£81,541

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Highfield LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
98 Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2020-08-28	£203,337
102 Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2020-03-16	£260,471
100 Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-03-04	£240,936
104 Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building	£41,250	2019-08-20	£50,518
98 Highfield Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£94,000	2019-04-03	£127,641

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S41 8BA

Employment

S41 8BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S41 8BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	78
Full-Time Employee	58
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	13
Long-Term Sick or disabled	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	8
Other	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Human health and social work activities	17
Manufacturing	16
Construction	12
Education	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Administrative and support service activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ	3out of 4	398 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Newbold CofE Primary School Cranborne Road , Newbold S41 8PF	3out of 4	475 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church CofE Primary School Tapton View Road , Stonegravels S41 7JU	3out of 4	858 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Dunston Lane , Newbold S41 8EY	3out of 4	937 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Cavendish Junior School Edmund Street , Newbold Moor S41 8TD	3out of 4	1,007 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA	3out of 4	140 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	1,105 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS	3out of 4	2,766 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG	2out of 4	2,825 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS	2out of 4	3,460 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG	- not rated	1,775 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN	4out of 4	2,019 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR	2out of 4	2,580 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF	- not rated	3,056 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL	- not rated	3,400 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	2out of 4	4,654 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chesterfield Ladies FC	Highfield Recreation Ground, Highfield Lane	187 yd
Sugar Snap Play	The Glass Yard, Sheffield Road	586 yd
Ruby & Chaat	The Batch House, The Glass Yard	621 yd
Scaravilli Pasta Lab	The Batch House The Glass Yard, Sheffield Road	623 yd
Chesterfield Football Club (Technique Stadium)	The Hub at the Proact Stadium, 1866 Sheffield Road	725 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Miners Arms	62 Sanforth Street	460 yd
The Cricketers Inn	Stand Road	616 yd
The Hop Lamp	The Batch House, The Glass Yard, Sheffield Road	626 yd
The Glassworks	388 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor	634 yd
Donkey Derby	The Donkey Derby Public House, Sheffield Road	645 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dotties	104 Highfield Lane	220 yd
CSBH Ltd - Niko Niko	The Batch House The Glass Yard, Sheffield Road	623 yd
Deli-ish	386 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor	641 yd
Greggs (Sheffield Road)	Unit A, 450 Sheffield Road	681 yd
Jade's Kitchen	187 Sheffield Road, Stonegravels	739 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Iceland (Sheffield Rd)	360 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor	550 yd
Asda	358 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor	558 yd
Tesco	Newbold Road	733 yd
Co - Op Food	74 Newbold Village, Newbold Road	755 yd
Aldi Foodstore	Lockoford Road	758 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Outwood Academy Newbold HIGHFIELD LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite	2 yd
Highfield Hall Primary School HIGHFIELD LANE	swimming pool	417 yd
Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE	grass pitches	428 yd
Stand Road Park STAND ROAD	grass pitches	542 yd
Places Gym (Chesterfield) SHEFFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	596 yd
Chesterfield Fc (Proact Stadium) SHEFFIELD ROAD	grass pitches	734 yd
Christ Church C Of E Primary School Tapton View Road	grass pitches	801 yd
The Hub THE HUB EAST STAND THE HUB EAST STAND SHEFFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	840 yd
Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club (Closed) Sheffield Road	grass pitches	912 yd
Gkn Sheepbridge Sports And Social Club (Closed) Newbold Road	grass pitches	928 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	90.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	90.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	63.2 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	17.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.