Mardale Close is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S41 8JW is located in the Dunston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mardale Close, Chesterfield, S41 8JW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 8JP, S41 8JX, S41 8JD, S41 8JB, S41 8JN, S41 8JA, S41 8JH, S41 8NS, S41 8JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S41 8JW has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 50.9% | 49.7% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 49.1% | 50.3% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 26.4% | 31.9% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.4% | 50.5% | -6.9% | 44.2% | 6.3% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 8.3% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 33.2% | 43.2% | 10.0% | 48.4% | -5.2% |
| Good health | 43.2% | 33.8% | -9.4% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 15.5% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 6.8% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 22.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.2% | 23.9% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 14.2% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.5% | 11.9% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 9.6% | 6.4% | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 15.1% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 22.5% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -11.3% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.4% | 96.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.5% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 95.9% | 95.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.1% | 76.7% | -11.6% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 31.2% | 13.5% | 17.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.1% | 37.2% | 8.9% |
| Christian | 47.5% | 46.2% | 1.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mardale Close was 44.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.4% lower than the Dunston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mardale Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dunston and the 106th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.3%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 95% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mardale Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £192,500 | 2019-05-24 | £251,804 |
| 12 Mardale Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2016-09-28 | £258,581 |
| 2 Mardale Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2009-11-06 | £193,050 |
| 7 Mardale Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2004-02-16 | £267,886 |
| 19 Mardale Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2003-02-14 | £249,176 |
S41 8JW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 70 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Junior School Edmund Street , Newbold Moor S41 8TD | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Dunston Lane , Newbold S41 8EY | 3out of 4 | 706 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold CofE Primary School Cranborne Road , Newbold S41 8PF | 3out of 4 | 770 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Scarsdale Road , Whittington Moor S41 8NF | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 2,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 3,950 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 4,187 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG | - not rated | 2,992 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,814 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 4,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 4,466 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edmund Street Activity Centre Ltd | Edmund Street | 564 yd | |
| The Jungle Play Centre | Foxwood Road | 680 yd | |
| Dunston Hall Bistro and Dunston Hall Event Catering | Dunston Road | 1,028 yd | |
| The Snake Room | Portland Court, Station Road | 1,044 yd | |
| Moo Lab | 437 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Panthers RUFC | 2012 Dunston Road | 221 yd | |
| Dunston Inn | Dunston Lane | 477 yd | |
| Steelmelters Arms | The Steelmelters Arms, 68 St Johns Road | 552 yd | |
| The Cricketers Inn | Stand Road | 692 yd | |
| Victoria Club And Institute | 586 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 922 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams Chip Shop | 15 Occupation Road | 629 yd | |
| Newbold Fish Bar | 4 Littlemoor Centre | 803 yd | |
| New Golden Bowl | 55 Cordwell Avenue | 968 yd | |
| Win's | 46 Windermere Road | 990 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 22 Station Road | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar & Greggs | 1 Littlemoor Centre | 799 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Littlemoor | The Co-Operative, Littlemoor | 869 yd | |
| Lidl (Sheffield Road) | Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 969 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club DUNSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 208 yd |
| Cavendish Junior School EDMUND STREET | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy DUNSTON LANE | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Lifestyles (Chesterfield) (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 1,052 yd |
| Stand Road Park STAND ROAD | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 40.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.