Spindle Drive is in Wingerworth, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S42 6BF is located in the Wingerworth electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2015-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Spindle Drive, Wingerworth, Chesterfield, S42 6BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S42 6FA, S42 6FE, S42 6UL, S42 6UW, S42 6UP, S42 6UR, S42 6LN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S42 6BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 19.3% | 35.4% | 16.1% | 37.9% | -2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.5% | 47.4% | -16.1% | 44.2% | 3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 9.9% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 11.2% | 4.2% | -7.0% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 37.8% | 50.9% | 13.1% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 18% | 9.2% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 2.5% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 0.2% | -2.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 6BF this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 9.3% | -8.8% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 5.7% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.3% | 16.2% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 5.7% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.9% | 21.6% | 4.7% | 16.9% | 4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 39.8% | 3.7% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| White | 99.3% | 95.3% | -4.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 95.7% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.1% | 6.5% | -5.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Spindle Drive was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.6% lower than the Ashover average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Spindle Drive has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Ashover and the 129th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 268.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Spindle Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-11-24 | £552,549 |
| 3 Spindle Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £262,500 | 2023-11-24 | £290,938 |
| 10 Spindle Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2023-03-03 | £454,361 |
| 5 Spindle Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £283,000 | 2022-08-15 | £314,708 |
| 11 Spindle Drive, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £298,000 | 2022-04-01 | £343,622 |
S42 6BF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S42 6BF 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 | 146 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Primary School New Road , Wingerworth S42 6TD | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunloke Park Primary School Hunloke Park Primary School, Lodge Drive , Wingerworth S42 6PT | 3out of 4 | 1,174 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | 1out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grassmoor Primary School North Wingfield Road , Grassmoor S42 5EP | 3out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Holmgate Road , Clay Cross S45 9QD | 3out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,210 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 3,416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 4,333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 5,360 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,323 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Grange School Eastwood Grange , Milken Lane S45 0BA | - not rated | 4,232 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 5,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figaro | Unit 1, Allendale Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Smithy Pond | Nethermoor Road, Wingerworth | 317 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Deer Park Primary School NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,013 yd |
| Deer Park DEER PARK DEER PARK ALLENDALE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,092 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 88 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.