Cornwall Drive is in Grassmoor, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S42 5DX is located in the Grassmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cornwall Drive, Grassmoor, Chesterfield, S42 5DX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S42 5EN, S42 5DY, S42 5DZ, S42 5BN, S42 5ER, S42 5EL, S42 5EW, S42 5BQ, S42 5EJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S42 5DX is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 49.7% | 44.4% | -5.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 55.6% | 5.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 | 37.3% | 39.7% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 29.3% | -13.4% | 44.2% | -14.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 17.8% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 6.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.5% | 33% | -6.5% | 48.4% | -15.4% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 33.7% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 20.8% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 9.8% | 9.7% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 27.8% | 26.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 8.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 13.9% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 12.2% | -8.1% | 13.4% | -1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.8% | 23.3% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.5% | 16.3% | 6.8% | 33.8% | -17.5% |
| Other | 4.6% | 3.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.8% 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 | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 96.8% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 15.4% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 97.3% | 96.1% | -1.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.3% | 96.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.1% | 76.7% | -5.6% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48% | 37.2% | 10.8% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 46.2% | -1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cornwall Drive was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 6.3% higher than the Grassmoor average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cornwall Drive has the 26th highest crime rate of 52 local areas in Grassmoor and the 71st highest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.9%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 93% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Cornwall Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £167,000 | 2025-04-25 | £166,832 |
| 27 Cornwall Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2025-03-17 | £156,175 |
| 27 Cornwall Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-12-20 | £169,147 |
| 29 Cornwall Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-11-15 | £172,434 |
| 11 Cornwall Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2023-09-08 | £181,022 |
S42 5DX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassmoor Primary School North Wingfield Road , Grassmoor S42 5EP | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery School Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery School 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | 3out of 4 | 1,548 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deincourt Community School Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | - not rated | 2,355 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | 3out of 4 | 2,486 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Hall Community School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deincourt Support Centre 80 Chesterfield Road , S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,529 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem North Academy The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | - not rated | 2,588 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Step Forward Educational Trust (Chesterfield) Step Forward Educational Trust , Unit 26 Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ | - not rated | 3,172 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brunel Unit 125c Market Street , Clay Cross S45 9LX | - not rated | 4,027 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose | 226 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 157 yd | |
| Cat Village North | 208 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 381 yd | |
| Clare's Cafe | 192 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman Inn | 207 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassmoor Fish Bar | 200 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 381 yd | |
| Ishmails Indian Spice | 194 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Park BARNES PARK BARNES PARK NORTH WINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 292 yd |
| Grassmoor Primary School NORTH WINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 317 yd |
| South Chesterfield Golf Club NORTH WINGFIELD ROAD | golf | 928 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 | 42.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 39.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 65.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 65.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.