Ringwood Avenue is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S41 8QS 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 Ringwood Avenue, Chesterfield, S41 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 8PD, S41 8QR, S41 8QT, S41 8QZ, S41 8QN, S41 8QY, S41 8QU, S41 8QL, S41 8PE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S41 8QS has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 51.8% | 49% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 48.2% | 51% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 8QS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% 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 | 34% | 46.8% | 12.8% | 37.9% | 8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 32.3% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 39.8% | 41.8% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 30.7% | 32.7% | 2.0% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 18.7% | 15.8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 3.1% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 4.4% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 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.
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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44% | 27.3% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 16.8% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 19.3% | 9.9% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 15.1% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.6% | 95.3% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 96.6% 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 | 97.6% | 96.6% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 96.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ringwood Avenue was 128.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.4% higher than the Dunston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ringwood Avenue has the 8th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Dunston and the 93rd highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 59.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 786.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Ringwood Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2024-05-03 | £161,740 |
| 117 Ringwood Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2024-03-28 | £134,862 |
| 153 Ringwood Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2023-03-17 | £170,165 |
| 119 Ringwood Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-05-07 | £149,576 |
| 127 Ringwood Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2021-04-12 | £186,953 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Education | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy Dunston Lane , Newbold S41 8EY | 3out of 4 | 201 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold CofE Primary School Cranborne Road , Newbold S41 8PF | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Junior School Edmund Street , Newbold Moor S41 8TD | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Hall Primary School Highfield Hall Primary School, Highfield Lane , S41 8AZ | 3out of 4 | 982 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Scarsdale Road , Whittington Moor S41 8NF | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 3,462 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 | 2,476 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,788 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 4,136 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 5,325 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Ladies FC | Highfield Recreation Ground, Highfield Lane | 890 yd | |
| Edmund Street Activity Centre Ltd | Edmund Street | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nags Head | 37 Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 580 yd | |
| The Cricketers Inn | Stand Road | 625 yd | |
| Dunston Inn | Dunston Lane | 644 yd | |
| Newbold Working Mens Club | Thirlmere Road | 761 yd | |
| Steelmelters Arms | The Steelmelters Arms, 68 St Johns Road | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Fish Bar | 4 Littlemoor Centre | 118 yd | |
| Win's | 46 Windermere Road | 502 yd | |
| Tandoori Delight | 64 Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 566 yd | |
| Pizza House | 50A Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 578 yd | |
| Tan Wong Kitchen | 48A Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spar & Greggs | 1 Littlemoor Centre | 99 yd | |
| Central England Co-operative - Littlemoor | The Co-Operative, Littlemoor | 225 yd | |
| Co - Op Food | 74 Newbold Village, Newbold Road | 561 yd | |
| Tesco | Newbold Road | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy DUNSTON LANE | grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Outwood Academy Newbold HIGHFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Brampton Rovers Afc FOOTBALL PITCHES FOOTBALL PITCHES NEWBOLD BACK LANE | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Cavendish Junior School EDMUND STREET | grass pitches | 893 yd |
| Highfield Hall Primary School HIGHFIELD LANE | swimming pool | 913 yd |
| St Marys Catholic High School NEWBOLD ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 920 yd |
| Gkn Sheepbridge Sports And Social Club (Closed) Newbold Road | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Stand Road Park STAND ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Chesterfield Panthers Rugby Club DUNSTON ROAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Highfield Recreation Ground HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD RECREATION GROUND HIGHFIELD LANE | grass pitches | 1,012 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 | 130.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.