Poolsbrook Road, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, S44 5HB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S44 5HB 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	52.9%	50%	-2.9%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	47.1%	50%	2.9%	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	32.8%	41.2%	8.4%	37.9%	3.3%
Married: Opposite sex	42.4%	38.7%	-3.7%	44.2%	-5.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.9%	1.7%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	12.8%	8.2%	-4.6%	9.1%	-0.9%
Widowed	8.1%	9.3%	1.2%	6.1%	3.2%

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	41.4%	46.4%	5.0%	48.4%	-2.0%
Good health	33.8%	33.3%	-0.5%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	13.4%	13.9%	0.5%	12.7%	1.2%
Bad health	9.3%	4.8%	-4.5%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	2%	1.7%	-0.3%	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.

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 21.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.9%	25%	-12.9%	18.2%	6.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	18.8%	12.5%	-6.3%	9.6%	2.9%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.8%	15.9%	-2.9%	13.4%	2.5%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6%	1.8%	5.3%	0.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	6.6%	15.6%	9.0%	16.9%	-1.3%
Degree or Similar	11.3%	21.3%	10.0%	33.8%	-12.5%
Other	2.4%	3.7%	1.3%	2.8%	0.9%

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)
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Black African	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.5%	-2.1%
Other Black	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.5%	-0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.4%	0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.7%	0.2%	-0.5%	0.9%	-0.7%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.6%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	97.4%	95.6%	-1.8%	81.4%	14.2%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0%	0.2%	0.2%	1.6%	-1.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% 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	97.6%	94%	-3.6%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	0.9%	4.8%	3.9%	6.1%	-1.3%
Africa	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.8%	0.8%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.4%	94%	-3.4%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	5%	4.3%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1%	0.6%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	66.6%	76.7%	-10.1%
Ireland	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Germany	0.6%	0.2%	0.4%
Italy	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Poland	3.1%	1.3%	1.8%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	28.4%	13.5%	14.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	53.1%	37.2%	15.9%
Christian	39.4%	46.2%	-6.8%
Muslim	2.1%	6.5%	-4.4%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Poolsbrook Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Poolsbrook Road was 157.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 4.4% higher than the Staveley Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Poolsbrook Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Staveley Central and the 73rd highest crime rate of 357 local areas in Chesterfield .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£34,100

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in S44 5HB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 9/10 (very 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 10/10 (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 - 10/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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) - 10/10 (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) - 7/10 (above 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 Poolsbrook Road are based on 35 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 Poolsbrook Road, Duckmanton, Chesterfield, S44 5HB

Estimated Average Property Prices for S44 5HB

Average Price
£395,137

Semi-Detached
£132,845

Terraced
£129,733

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,978,225

Estimated Average Property Prices for Poolsbrook Road

Average Price
£193,818

Semi-Detached
£139,817

Terraced
£143,149

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,999,856

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Poolsbrook Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
63 Poolsbrook Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-03-31	£131,533
69 Poolsbrook Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£100,000	2020-01-24	£130,098
72 Poolsbrook Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£104,000	2018-09-21	£136,622
Mcdonalds Restaurants Ltd Poolsbrook Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building	£1,640,000	2017-05-11	£1,999,856
80 Poolsbrook Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£77,000	2014-12-02	£121,414

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S44 5HB

Employment

S44 5HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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	115
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	39
Looking after home or family	29
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	23
Long-Term Sick or disabled	20
Other	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	10
Unemployed	9

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	30
Human health and social work activities	28
Manufacturing	26
Construction	19
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Transport and storage	13
Education	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	2
Other	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Duckmanton Primary School West Crescent , Duckmanton S44 5HD	3out of 4	130 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Poolsbrook Primary Academy Cottage Close , Poolsbrook S43 3LF	- not rated	971 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School Calver Crescent , Staveley S43 3LY	3out of 4	1,864 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Inkersall Spencer Academy Inkersall Green Road , Inkersall S43 3SE	2out of 4	2,027 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Staveley Junior School College Avenue , Staveley S43 3XE	3out of 4	2,134 yd	Community school	No	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	1,732 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Netherthorpe School Ralph Road , Staveley S43 3PU	3out of 4	2,280 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA	3out of 4	5,397 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Chesterfield Hospital School Knightingale Red Ward , Chesterfield North Derbyshire Hospital S44 5BL	- not rated	4,500 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF	- not rated	5,064 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
Kentucky Fried Chicken (Markham Vale)	Markham Vale Services, Enterprise Way	2 yd
McDonalds Restaurants Ltd	Markham Vale Services, Duckmanton	522 yd
Starbucks Coffee (Markham Vale)	Markham Vale Services, Enterprise Way	706 yd
Steves Cafe	Yard 37, M1 Commerce Park	1,081 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Duckmanton Hotel	Duckmanton Hotel, Tom Lane	199 yd
Duckmanton Miners' Welfare Social Club Ltd	Markham Road, Duckmanton	395 yd
The Little Castle	Enterprise Way	644 yd
Poolsbrook Social Welfare Club	Cottage Close	1,035 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Royal Bengal Takeaway	1B Markham Road, Duckmanton		238 yd
Subway (Duckmanton)	Enterprise Way, Duckmanton		550 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Duckmanton Primary School WEST CRESCENT	grass pitches	157 yd
Varley Park (Closed) Poolsbrook Road	grass pitches	354 yd
Poolsbrook Football Ground COTTAGE CLOSE	grass pitches	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.2%
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	4.8%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s	4.8%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	4.8%

Download Speed

Median download speed	37.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	37.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	53.44 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	53.44 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	8.57 Mbit/s

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