Sycamore Road, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2HQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S43 2HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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	47.8%	48.8%	1.0%	51.0%	-2.2%
Male	52.2%	51.2%	-1.0%	49.0%	2.2%

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	33.3%	30.1%	-3.2%	37.9%	-7.8%
Married: Opposite sex	51.2%	50.7%	-0.5%	44.2%	6.5%
Separated	2.9%	3.4%	0.5%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	8.9%	12.4%	3.5%	9.1%	3.3%
Widowed	3.6%	3.4%	-0.2%	6.1%	-2.7%

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 (85.4%) 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	49.3%	47.8%	-1.5%	48.4%	-0.6%
Good health	36.6%	37.6%	1.0%	33.6%	4.0%
Fair health	10%	11.5%	1.5%	12.7%	-1.2%
Bad health	2.9%	2.8%	-0.1%	4.0%	-1.2%
Very bad health	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	14.3%	14.5%	0.2%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.2%	9.8%	-6.4%	9.6%	0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	14.1%	-4.5%	13.4%	0.7%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	7.5%	3.6%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	18.4%	20.9%	2.5%	16.9%	4.0%
Degree or Similar	25.1%	30.8%	5.7%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	3.6%	2.5%	-1.1%	2.8%	-0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.5%	-2.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.4%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.4%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
White	98.2%	97.7%	-0.5%	81.4%	16.3%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.2% 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	97.8%	97.2%	-0.6%	83.2%	14.0%
European Union	1.4%	1.6%	0.2%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.7%	-2.2%
Middle East and Asia	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.2%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.5%	97.2%	-0.3%	83.2%	14.0%
10+ Years	0.5%	2.1%	1.6%	9.8%	-7.7%
5-10 Years	0.5%	0.2%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.7%
2-5 Years	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	2.2%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.7%	76.7%	8.0%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Poland	0.2%	1.3%	-1.1%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.2%	1.2%	-1.0%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.4%	37.2%	11.2%
Christian	46.5%	46.2%	0.3%
Buddhist	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Hindu	0.7%	1.7%	-1.0%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Sycamore Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sycamore Road was 29.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Brimington North average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sycamore Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 75 local areas in Brimington North and the 68th lowest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

🔎 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 2HQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 8/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 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 - 5/10 (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) - 4/10 (below average )
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 Sycamore Road are based on 101 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 Sycamore Road, Hollingwood, Chesterfield, S43 2HQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S43 2HQ

Average Price
£142,009

Semi-Detached
£138,082

Terraced
£145,935

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sycamore Road

Average Price
£149,518

Semi-Detached
£152,581

Terraced
£141,913

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sycamore Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
13 Sycamore Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£192,500	2023-05-30	£206,026
11 Sycamore Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2022-10-28	£144,462
17 Sycamore Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2021-10-22	£143,582
9 Sycamore Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£140,000	2021-09-30	£155,456
13 Sycamore Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2021-04-30	£179,556

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S43 2HQ

Employment

S43 2HQ 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	234
Part-Time Employee	62
Retired	49
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	16
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	15
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Human health and social work activities	40
Manufacturing	37
Education	33
Construction	33
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Transport and storage	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	16
Administrative and support service activities	16
Other	14
Information and communication	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Financial and insurance activities	8
Real estate activities	3
Mining and quarrying	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Hollingwood Primary School Lilac Street , Hollingwood S43 2JG	- not rated	579 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Henry Bradley Infant School Princess Street , Brimington S43 1HR	3out of 4	812 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barrow Hill Primary Academy Station Road , Barrow Hill S43 2PG	2out of 4	1,325 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brimington Junior School Springvale Road , Brimington S43 1HF	3out of 4	1,493 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Whittington Community Primary School London Street , New Whittington S43 2AQ	2out of 4	1,749 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	2,066 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG	2out of 4	2,497 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU	3out of 4	3,197 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA	3out of 4	4,048 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG	4out of 4	5,156 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	4,222 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	3,269 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL	- not rated	3,722 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF	- not rated	4,033 yd	Other independent school	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
Kateys Coffee Shop	Cafe At, Hollingwood Lock House, 22 Works Road	610 yd
Tri Bites	B 5, Devonshire Buildings	765 yd
Olivias	72A Devon Drive, Brimington	844 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Hollingwood Hotel	Private Drive	558 yd
Markham Arms	Dorset Drive, Brimington	567 yd
Brimington Social Club	33 High Street, Brimington	1,065 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mega Pizza	11A Hollingwood Crescent	293 yd
Happiness House	11 Hollingwood Crescent	293 yd
Spice House	9 Hollingwood Crescent	300 yd
Brimington Fish Bar	Unit 2, High Street	1,018 yd
Planet Pizza	56-58 High Street, Brimington	1,062 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ringwood Centre Pitches (Closed) Station Road	grass pitches	232 yd
Hollingwood Primary School (Closed) Lilac Street	grass pitches	480 yd
Hollingwood Primary School LILAC STREET	artificial grass pitch	489 yd
Hollingwood Pitch ALPINE GROVE	grass pitches	588 yd
Body Base Gym DEVONSHIRE BUILDINGS DEVONSHIRE BUILDINGS WORKS ROAD	health and fitness suite	633 yd
Ringwood Park RINGWOOD PARK RINGWOOD PARK INKERSALL GREEN ROAD	cycling	706 yd
The Garden Secret Spa RINGWOOD ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	826 yd
Handley Wood Golf Range Whittington Road	golf	1,068 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	113.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	12.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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