Matlock Road, Walton, Chesterfield, S42 7LD

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S42 7LD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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	48.4%	48.1%	-0.3%	51.0%	-2.9%
Male	51.6%	51.9%	0.3%	49.0%	2.9%

Partnership Status

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 7LD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.9% 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	13.9%	21.8%	7.9%	37.9%	-16.1%
Married: Opposite sex	72.5%	60.9%	-11.6%	44.2%	16.7%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.6%	1.6%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	6.8%	9.3%	2.5%	9.1%	0.2%
Widowed	4.4%	6.5%	2.1%	6.1%	0.4%

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 (88.6%) 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	51.6%	59.6%	8.0%	48.4%	11.2%
Good health	38.2%	29%	-9.2%	33.6%	-4.6%
Fair health	7.6%	7.7%	0.1%	12.7%	-5.0%
Bad health	2.2%	3%	0.8%	4.0%	-1.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

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 7LD this area, 7.3% 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 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	6.4%	7.3%	0.9%	18.2%	-10.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	6.5%	-3.5%	9.6%	-3.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.5%	15.4%	-2.1%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	1.6%	3.2%	1.6%	5.3%	-2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	18.6%	5.1%	16.9%	1.7%
Degree or Similar	47.4%	49%	1.6%	33.8%	15.2%
Other	3.6%	0%	-3.6%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% 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	1.6%	2%	0.4%	0.7%	1.3%
Indian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	3.1%	-2.4%
Black African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	2.5%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
White	97.5%	95.6%	-1.9%	81.4%	14.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

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	96.5%	95.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.4%
European Union	1.9%	0.7%	-1.2%	6.1%	-5.4%
Rest of Europe	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Africa	0.6%	1%	0.4%	2.7%	-1.7%
Middle East and Asia	1%	1.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-3.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	95.6%	-0.9%	83.2%	12.4%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0.3%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.6%	76.7%	16.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
No passport held	5.7%	13.5%	-7.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.3%	37.2%	-7.9%
Christian	64.6%	46.2%	18.4%
Buddhist	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Jewish	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Muslim	0.3%	6.5%	-6.2%
Not answered	4.4%	6.0%	-1.6%

Safety

Is Matlock Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Matlock Road was 127.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.4% higher than the Brampton & Walton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Matlock Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Brampton & Walton and the 45th highest crime rate of 360 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in S42 7LD, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Matlock Road are based on 110 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Chesterfield.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Matlock Road, Walton, Chesterfield, S42 7LD

Estimated Average Property Prices for S42 7LD

Average Price
£758,249

Semi-Detached
£406,508

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£790,226

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Matlock Road

Average Price
£648,499

Semi-Detached
£331,658

Terraced
£243,932

Detached
£700,397

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£485,114

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Matlock Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Green Acres Matlock Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£1,150,000	2025-05-22	£1,164,271
Kilbirnie Matlock Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£960,000	2025-02-05	£933,307
52 Matlock Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2024-02-26	£505,290
The Coppice Matlock Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£850,000	2022-05-16	£918,488
Walton Ridge Matlock Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£900,000	2021-02-19	£1,025,728

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S42 7LD

Employment

S42 7LD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 7LD area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	83
Retired	75
Part-Time Employee	32
Self-Employed	28
Student (economically inactive)	14
Looking after home or family	7
Unemployed	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Other	0
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Education	27
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	20
Human health and social work activities	19
Transport and storage	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Manufacturing	10
Construction	10
Financial and insurance activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Real estate activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Whitecotes Primary Academy Whitecotes Lane , Walton S40 3HJ	- not rated	1,610 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Whitecotes Primary School Whitecotes Lane , Walton S40 3HJ	- not rated	1,610 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Walton Peak Flying High Academy Whitecotes Lane , S40 3HJ	3out of 4	1,610 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Rhodes Primary & Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR	- not rated	1,796 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School Hunloke Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NR	- not rated	1,796 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS	3out of 4	1,842 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brookfield Community School Chatsworth Road , S40 3NS	- not rated	1,842 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS	3out of 4	1,885 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS	- not rated	1,885 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP	3out of 4	3,706 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesterfield College Infirmary Road , S41 7NG	- not rated	3,486 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Step Forward Educational Trust (Chesterfield) Step Forward Educational Trust , Unit 26 Vanguard Trading Estate S40 2TZ	- not rated	2,562 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN	4out of 4	2,632 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN	- not rated	2,632 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Convent School 42 Newbold Road , S41 7PL	- not rated	3,232 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Esteem North Academy The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	3out of 4	3,494 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
Maggie Mays	5 Breckland Road		857 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Blue Stoops	20 Matlock Road		419 yd
Chesterfield Golf Club Catering	The Nineteenth, Chesterfield Golf Club		657 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Chesterfield Golf Club CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB CHESTERFIELD GOLF CLUB MATLOCK ROAD	golf	657 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	80.0%
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	20.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.3 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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