Barley Lane is in Ashgate, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S42 7JA is located in the Linacre electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1987-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Barley Lane, Ashgate, Chesterfield, S42 7JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S40 4UY, S42 7JX, S40 4XL, S42 7JU, S40 4UU, S42 7JY, S40 4XH, S42 7JZ, S42 7PA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S42 7JA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.8% | 56.4% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 46.2% | 43.6% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S42 7JA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.7% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.4% | 23.9% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 57.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 13.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 7.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -1.6% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 9.4% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.2% | 44% | -11.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 27.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.8% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 4.8% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.7% | 16.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 8% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 11.8% | -7.6% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.1% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 19.3% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 36.8% | 9.2% | 33.8% | 3.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.5% | -3.8% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 96.9% | 98.4% | 1.5% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 96.6% | 96% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 96.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 13.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -6.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.4% | 76.7% | 13.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 0.8% | 6.0% | -5.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Barley Lane was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 75.6% lower than the Brampton West & Loundsley Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Barley Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Brampton West & Loundsley Green and the 28th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 37.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Barley Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2022-11-10 | £294,840 |
| 11 Barley Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2021-12-06 | £289,858 |
| 15 Barley Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-08-27 | £260,126 |
| 18 Barley Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-05-17 | £267,410 |
| 19 Barley Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-01-24 | £300,112 |
S42 7JA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7JA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 81 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Hall Primary School Taddington Road , S40 4RL | 2out of 4 | 698 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield Infant School Vincent Crescent , Brampton S40 3NW | 4out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cutthorpe Primary School School Hill , Cutthorpe S42 7AS | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School Brockwell Nursery and Infant School , Purbeck Avenue S40 4NP | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockwell Junior School Purbeck Avenue , Loundsley Green S40 4NP | 4out of 4 | 1,945 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS | 2out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 1,971 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 3,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 5,422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG | - not rated | 3,806 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,877 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 5,167 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Ministries - Holme Hall Community Centre | Wardgate Way, Holme Hall | 230 yd | |
| Zaika Restaurant | Unit 6, Holme Hall Shopping Centre | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holme Hall Inn | Linacre Road | 370 yd | |
| Woodside, Loco Loco, El Rodeo Mexicano, Burrito Bandits | 343 Ashgate Road | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spire Pizza | Unit 5, Holme Hall Shopping Centre | 456 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farmfoods Ltd | Unit 3, Holme Hall Shopping Centre | 456 yd | |
| Central England Co-Operative - Holme Hall Shopping Centre | Holme Hall Shopping Centre, Wardgate Way | 457 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.