Brookfield Close is in Grassmoor, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S42 5FJ is located in the Grassmoor electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2017-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookfield Close, Grassmoor, Chesterfield, S42 5FJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S42 5FD, S42 5FL, S42 5FE, S42 5FH, S42 5HE, S42 5BW, S42 5HB, S42 5EY, S42 5EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S42 5FJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 47.3% | 47.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 52.7% | 52.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 33.6% | 39.8% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 1.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 46.4% | 0.5% | 44.2% | 2.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 10% | 12.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 0% | -7.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (94.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.7% | 62.7% | 27.0% | 48.4% | 14.3% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 32.1% | -5.8% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.1% | 4.8% | -13.3% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 0.4% | -5.7% | 4.0% | -3.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
In the area around S42 5FJ this area, 1.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41% | 1.1% | -39.9% | 18.2% | -17.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 3.9% | -9.6% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.6% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 26.1% | 16.5% | 16.9% | 9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.2% | 50% | 37.8% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 4.4% | 0% | -4.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| White | 99.6% | 95.2% | -4.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.6% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.6% | 76.7% | 14.9% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.6% | 13.5% | -7.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 60.2% | 37.2% | 23.0% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 46.2% | -10.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookfield Close was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Grassmoor average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2025-09-30 | £302,000 |
| 10 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £276,500 | 2025-08-15 | £284,538 |
| 11 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-11-29 | £294,383 |
| 23 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-06-14 | £426,809 |
| 20 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2019-12-19 | £355,783 |
S42 5FJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 122 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassmoor Primary School North Wingfield Road , Grassmoor S42 5EP | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | 1out of 4 | 1,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Temple Normanton Junior Academy Elm Street , Temple Normanton S42 5DW | 1out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Junior School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LY | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 5,428 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 3,044 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 4,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 4,913 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Rose | 226 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 661 yd | |
| Cat Village North | 208 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 947 yd | |
| Clare's Cafe | 192 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportsman Inn | 207 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 748 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassmoor Fish Bar | 200 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 947 yd | |
| Ishmails Indian Spice | 194 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor | 947 yd | |
| Wingfield Fish Bar | 29 Chesterfield Road, North Wingfield | 1,084 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barnes Park BARNES PARK BARNES PARK NORTH WINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Grassmoor Primary School NORTH WINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 418 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.