Dorset Close, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DW

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S43 1DW has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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	49.7%	50%	0.3%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	50.3%	50%	-0.3%	49.0%	1.0%

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	31.3%	35.3%	4.0%	37.9%	-2.6%
Married: Opposite sex	46.9%	43.1%	-3.8%	44.2%	-1.1%
Married: Same sex	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.3%	1.3%
Separated	2.9%	3.5%	0.6%	2.2%	1.3%
Divorced	11.1%	11%	-0.1%	9.1%	1.9%
Widowed	7.8%	5.5%	-2.3%	6.1%	-0.6%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	43.7%	43.2%	-0.5%	48.4%	-5.2%
Good health	31.8%	39.8%	8.0%	33.6%	6.2%
Fair health	15.7%	13.4%	-2.3%	12.7%	0.7%
Bad health	7%	3.1%	-3.9%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	1.7%	0.6%	-1.1%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

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 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	19.8%	-5.3%	18.2%	1.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.1%	8.9%	-9.2%	9.6%	-0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	19.8%	2.9%	13.4%	6.4%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	6.2%	0.9%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.9%	21%	4.1%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	14.8%	21.4%	6.6%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	2.9%	2.7%	-0.2%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.7%	-0.1%
Black African	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.1%
Other Black	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	98.6%	96.6%	-2.0%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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%	95.9%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	0.3%	2.8%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.3%
Africa	0.7%	0.6%	-0.1%	2.7%	-2.1%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.3%	0.3%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.6%	95.9%	-2.7%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	3.1%	3.1%	9.8%	-6.7%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85%	76.7%	8.3%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.5%	37.2%	13.3%
Christian	43.6%	46.2%	-2.6%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Dorset Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dorset Close was 84.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.5% higher than the Brimington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Dorset Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brimington North and the 161st highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 137.8%.

🔎 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. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£33,500

Income Rank
1/10

Household Income in S43 1DW, 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 Dorset Close are based on 8 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 Dorset Close, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1DW

Estimated Average Property Prices for S43 1DW

Average Price
£139,067

Semi-Detached
£139,067

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Dorset Close

Average Price
£135,533

Semi-Detached
£135,533

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Dorset CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Dorset Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£125,000	2018-10-12	£164,424
8 Dorset Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£78,000	2018-08-10	£103,901
2 Dorset Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£92,000	2018-07-30	£119,520
1 Dorset Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£110,000	2015-07-10	£170,015
1 Dorset Close, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£103,000	2010-12-16	£176,595

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S43 1DW

Employment

S43 1DW 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	106
Part-Time Employee	46
Retired	41
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	8
Other	6
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	31
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	29
Transport and storage	14
Education	10
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Other	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Henry Bradley Infant School Princess Street , Brimington S43 1HR	3out of 4	259 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Hollingwood Primary School Lilac Street , Hollingwood S43 2JG	- not rated	795 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brimington Junior School Springvale Road , Brimington S43 1HF	3out of 4	997 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Whittington Community Primary School London Street , New Whittington S43 2AQ	2out of 4	1,761 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Inkersall Spencer Academy Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE	2out of 4	1,922 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ	- not rated	2,235 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG	2out of 4	2,327 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA	3out of 4	3,503 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU	3out of 4	3,656 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	4,646 yd	Academy converter	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	3,618 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR	2out of 4	3,049 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL	- not rated	3,190 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF	- not rated	3,467 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN	2out of 4	5,446 yd	Academy alternative provision converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN	4out of 4	5,467 yd	Academy special converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Olivias	72A Devon Drive, Brimington	406 yd
Katies	21 High Street, Brimington	544 yd
Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd	50-52 Church Street, Brimington	751 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Markham Arms	Dorset Drive, Brimington	53 yd
Hollingwood Hotel	Private Drive	431 yd
Brimington Social Club	33 High Street, Brimington	463 yd
Three Horseshoes	High Street, Brimington	661 yd
The Red Lion	Church Street, Brimington	712 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Planet Pizza	56-58 High Street, Brimington	458 yd
Brimington Fish Bar	Unit 2, High Street	472 yd
Brim Chippy	15 Heywood Street	599 yd
Bella Pizza	Unit 1c, High Street	658 yd
Wong Lee	44 Church Street, Brimington	734 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington	17 High Street, Brimington		661 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ringwood Centre Pitches (Closed) Station Road	grass pitches	439 yd
Hollingwood Pitch ALPINE GROVE	grass pitches	586 yd
The Garden Secret Spa RINGWOOD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	634 yd
Hollingwood Primary School (Closed) Lilac Street	grass pitches	685 yd
Ringwood Park RINGWOOD PARK RINGWOOD PARK INKERSALL GREEN ROAD	cycling	690 yd
Hollingwood Primary School LILAC STREET	artificial grass pitch	732 yd
Thistle Park RECREATION GROUND CAR PARK RECREATION GROUND CAR PARK STATION ROAD	grass pitches	868 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	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%

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	37.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	73 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	8 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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