Rayleigh Avenue is in Brimington, Chesterfield and in Chesterfield district. S43 1JP is located in the Brimington North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chesterfield. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rayleigh Avenue, Brimington, Chesterfield, S43 1JP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S43 1LA, S43 1LB, S43 1JR, S43 1JW, S43 1HA, S43 1EZ, S43 1JY, S43 1JS, S43 1JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S43 1JP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.2% | -1.4% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 32.3% | 30.2% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 48.1% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.7% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 41.6% | 40.6% | -1.0% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.7% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.5% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 21.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.9% | 24.5% | -3.4% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 10.2% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 12.8% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.7% | 7.5% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 20.8% | 5.6% | 16.9% | 3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.5% | 21.9% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -11.9% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| White | 100% | 99.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 18.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.9% 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 | 99.4% | 94.9% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 11.7% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 95.2% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 21.5% | 13.5% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.8% | 37.2% | 9.6% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rayleigh Avenue was 10.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.6% lower than the Brimington North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rayleigh Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brimington North and the 22nd lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.1%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Rayleigh Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-10 | £166,370 |
| 40 Rayleigh Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-27 | £198,870 |
| 40 Rayleigh Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,000 | 2020-09-11 | £173,490 |
| 38 Rayleigh Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £114,950 | 2020-05-22 | £149,520 |
| 32 Rayleigh Avenue, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2017-10-04 | £172,862 |
S43 1JP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimington Junior School Springvale Road , Brimington S43 1HF | 3out of 4 | 152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Bradley Infant School Princess Street , Brimington S43 1HR | 3out of 4 | 938 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Whittington Community Primary School London Street , New Whittington S43 2AQ | 2out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hollingwood Primary School Lilac Street , Hollingwood S43 2JG | - not rated | 1,742 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy Scarsdale Road , Whittington Moor S41 8NF | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 3,094 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 4,483 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 | 2,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 2,379 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL | - not rated | 2,929 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 4,555 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 5,095 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd | 50-52 Church Street, Brimington | 534 yd | |
| Katies | 21 High Street, Brimington | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ark Tavern | Chesterfield Road, Brimington | 500 yd | |
| Brimming with Beer Ltd | Patrick Hinds House, Chesterfield Road | 501 yd | |
| Butchers Arms | 40 Church Street, Brimington | 556 yd | |
| The Red Lion | Church Street, Brimington | 578 yd | |
| Brimington Social Club | 33 High Street, Brimington | 605 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Guy | 81 Station Road, Brimington | 338 yd | |
| Catered For | 56 Church Street, Brimington | 527 yd | |
| Wong Lee | 44 Church Street, Brimington | 551 yd | |
| Brim Chippy | 15 Heywood Street | 558 yd | |
| Station Pizza | 1A Neale Bank | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington | 17 High Street, Brimington | 696 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brimington Junior School SPRINGVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 246 yd |
| Thistle Park RECREATION GROUND CAR PARK RECREATION GROUND CAR PARK STATION ROAD | grass pitches | 315 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.