Brookfield Close, Grassmoor, Chesterfield, S42 5FJ

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

Health

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%

Education and Qualifications

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Brookfield Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookfield Close was 13.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.0% lower than the Grassmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Brookfield Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 52 local areas in Grassmoor and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£32,600

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S42 5FJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 9/10 (very high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 7/10 (above average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Brookfield Close are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North East Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Brookfield Close, Grassmoor, Chesterfield, S42 5FJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S42 5FJ

Average Price
£315,803

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£315,803

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brookfield Close

Average Price
£313,790

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£313,790

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brookfield CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£302,000	2025-09-30	£282,926
10 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£276,500	2025-08-15	£268,812
11 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2022-11-29	£271,376
23 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£340,000	2021-06-14	£393,452
20 Brookfield Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£266,000	2019-12-19	£327,977

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S42 5FJ

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grassmoor Primary School North Wingfield Road , Grassmoor S42 5EP	- not rated	419 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery School 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE	- not rated	1,101 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE	3out of 4	1,101 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
North Wingfield Junior School Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LG	- not rated	1,426 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
North Wingfield Infant School Blacks Lane , North Wingfield S42 5LW	- not rated	1,590 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Deincourt Community School Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE	- not rated	1,100 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG	- not rated	2,276 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG	3out of 4	2,301 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP	3out of 4	3,013 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Hasland Hall Community School Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP	- not rated	3,014 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Deincourt Support Centre 80 Chesterfield Road , S42 5LE	- not rated	1,100 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Esteem North Academy The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	3out of 4	3,128 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	- not rated	3,128 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	3,739 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Brunel Unit 125c Market Street , Clay Cross S45 9LX	- not rated	3,784 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sportsman Inn	207 North Wingfield Road, Grassmoor		748 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

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

Upload Speed

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.