Dark Lane, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5NH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S42 5NH has a slightly higher male population, with 52.9% 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	49.6%	47.1%	-2.5%	51.0%	-3.9%
Male	50.4%	52.9%	2.5%	49.0%	3.9%

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	30.4%	39.8%	9.4%	37.9%	1.9%
Married: Opposite sex	48.4%	40.3%	-8.1%	44.2%	-3.9%
Separated	1.2%	2.6%	1.4%	2.2%	0.4%
Divorced	9.6%	9.5%	-0.1%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	10.4%	7.8%	-2.6%	6.1%	1.7%

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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (61.6%) 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	26.8%	24%	-2.8%	48.4%	-24.4%
Good health	40.5%	37.6%	-2.9%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	22.9%	24.8%	1.9%	12.7%	12.1%
Bad health	7.7%	10.9%	3.2%	4.0%	6.9%
Very bad health	2.1%	2.7%	0.6%	1.2%	1.5%

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 5NH this area, 32.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 14.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	40%	32.8%	-7.2%	18.2%	14.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.6%	12.9%	1.3%	9.6%	3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.4%	15.9%	1.5%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	6%	6.5%	0.5%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.6%	15.9%	2.3%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	10.4%	14.2%	3.8%	33.8%	-19.6%
Other	4%	1.7%	-2.3%	2.8%	-1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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)
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.3%	98.8%	-0.5%	81.4%	17.4%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.6% 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	99.3%	99.6%	0.3%	83.2%	16.4%
European Union	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	6.1%	-5.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	5.6%	-5.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.3%	99.6%	0.3%	83.2%	16.4%
10+ Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	9.8%	-9.4%
Less than 2 years	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.6%	76.7%	-7.1%
Ireland	0.8%	0.6%	0.2%
No passport held	29.6%	13.5%	16.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	50.8%	46.2%	4.6%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Dark Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dark Lane was 27.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.5% lower than the North Wingfield Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dark Lane has the 8th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in North Wingfield Central and the 100th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£37,500

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S42 5NH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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) - 6/10 (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 Dark Lane are based on 103 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 Dark Lane, North Wingfield, Chesterfield, S42 5NH

Estimated Average Property Prices for S42 5NH

Average Price
£164,447

Semi-Detached
£201,903

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£112,009

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dark Lane

Average Price
£242,278

Semi-Detached
£223,017

Terraced
£192,442

Detached
£364,934

Flats/Maisonettes
£121,127

Other
£39,255

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dark LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
56 Dark Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,950	2023-04-20	£224,813
74 Dark Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2023-03-07	£270,415
78 Dark Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£117,500	2020-09-14	£147,429
Flat 3 Holbrook House Dark Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£93,500	2020-03-13	£114,291
56 Dark Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£145,000	2019-02-03	£195,291

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S42 5NH

Employment

S42 5NH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S42 5NH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	46
Part-Time Employee	24
Long-Term Sick or disabled	24
Other	18
Looking after home or family	11
Self-Employed	9
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	10
Construction	8
Transport and storage	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Information and communication	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE	- not rated	844 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Park House Primary School Rupert Street , Lower Pilsley S45 8DB	3out of 4	1,726 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grassmoor Primary School North Wingfield Road , Grassmoor S42 5EP	3out of 4	2,015 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY	1out of 4	2,316 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sharley Park Community Primary School Sharley Park Community Primary School, Pilsley Road , Danesmoor S45 9BN	3out of 4	2,669 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG	- not rated	2,041 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP	- not rated	4,785 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	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	4,886 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
North Wingfield Community Resource Centre	Whiteleas Avenue, North Wingfield		562 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
North Wingfield Miners Welfare Club	1 Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield		249 yd
White Hart	22 St Lawrence Road, North Wingfield		585 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Oasis Takeaway	2 Alma Road, North Wingfield	460 yd
Va Kei	6 The Green, North Wingfield	472 yd
Wingfield Fish Bar	29 Chesterfield Road, North Wingfield	868 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative Ltd	21 Williamthorpe Road, North Wingfield		249 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
King George North Wingfield CROMFORD CLOSE	grass pitches	226 yd
Tibshelf School - Northingfield Site (Closed) Chesterfield Road	grass pitches	882 yd
Leigh Way Playing Field Leigh Way	grass pitches	1,069 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
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	11.1%

Download Speed

Median download speed	36 Mbit/s
Average download speed	30.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	73.99 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	73.99 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.