Foundry Street is in Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S41 9AU is located in the Whittington Moor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foundry Street, Chesterfield, S41 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S41 9AY, S41 9AB, S41 8LS, S41 9BA, S41 8LT, S41 8LP, S41 8LL, S41 9AR, S41 9AZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S41 9AU is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population 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 | 44.7% | 46.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 55.3% | 53.2% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 9AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% 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 | 44% | 45.3% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 22% | -10.1% | 44.2% | -22.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 5.1% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 19.2% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 10.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.8% | 34.6% | -4.2% | 48.4% | -13.8% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 44.1% | 5.3% | 33.6% | 10.5% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 14.8% | -2.0% | 12.7% | 2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 16.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.2% | 27% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 14.9% | -0.9% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 14% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 9.8% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% | -1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| White | 96.7% | 84.7% | -12.0% | 81.4% | 3.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 84.4% 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 | 92.3% | 84.4% | -7.9% | 83.2% | 1.2% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 6.1% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.2% | 84% | -7.2% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.9% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 0% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.5% | 76.7% | -16.2% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 33.3% | 13.5% | 19.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.3% | 37.2% | 11.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 7.2% | 6.5% | 0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foundry Street was 326.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 290.8% higher than the Brockwell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foundry Street has the 4th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brockwell and the 26th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 103.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.3%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Response House Foundry Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-02-17 | £142,891 |
| Hatfield Catering Equipment Foundry Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-11-30 | £190,424 |
| Full-Time Employee | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert Heathcote Nursery and Infant School Scarsdale Road , Whittington Moor S41 8NF | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Scarsdale Road , Whittington Moor S41 8NF | 3out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cavendish Junior School Edmund Street , Newbold Moor S41 8TD | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold CofE VA Primary School Cranborne Road , Newbold S41 8PF | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbold CofE Primary School Cranborne Road , Newbold S41 8PF | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbold Community School Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | - not rated | 1,010 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 1,010 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 3out of 4 | 1,861 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 | 2,021 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | - not rated | 2,021 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 2,171 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 | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL | - not rated | 2,097 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 3,075 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afats Grill | 413 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 100 yd | |
| Star Of Sall | 409-411 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 101 yd | |
| Giorgios Italian Restaurant | 427 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 131 yd | |
| Delhi 41 | 530 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 144 yd | |
| Moo Lab | 437 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 155 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derby Tup | 387 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 110 yd | |
| The Beer Parlour | 1 King Street North | 145 yd | |
| Twisted Iron | Unit 6, Clarence Industrial Trading Estate | 149 yd | |
| Mason's Bar | 10 Station Road, Whittington Moor | 200 yd | |
| Red Lion | 570 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentino's | 389 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 111 yd | |
| North Sea Fish and Chip Bar | 419 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 113 yd | |
| Beef King Chesterfield | 375 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 139 yd | |
| Chesterfield Pizzeria | 371-373 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 144 yd | |
| Moor Food | 536 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 150 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl (Sheffield Road) | Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 260 yd | |
| Asda | 358 Sheffield Road, Whittington Moor | 808 yd | |
| Aldi Foodstore | Lockoford Road | 811 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Tesco Extra, Lockoford Lane | 811 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Rother Way | 814 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lifestyles (Chesterfield) (Closed) Station Road | health and fitness suite | 210 yd |
| Stand Road Park STAND ROAD | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Body Progress Gymnasium (Closed) Pottery Lane East | health and fitness suite | 467 yd |
| The Hub THE HUB EAST STAND THE HUB EAST STAND SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Chesterfield Fc (Proact Stadium) SHEFFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 559 yd |
| Places Gym (Chesterfield) SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 588 yd |
| Cavendish Junior School EDMUND STREET | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Outwood Academy Newbold HIGHFIELD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 18.8% |
| 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.