Old School Lane is in Calow, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S44 5UE is located in the Sutton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Old School Lane, Calow, Chesterfield, S44 5UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S44 5AE, S44 5AF, S44 5AA, S44 5BP, S44 5BH, S44 5AD, S44 5AG, S44 5AB, S44 5BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S44 5UE 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 | 50.4% | 48.8% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 51.2% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 31.6% | 33.6% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 40.7% | -5.3% | 44.2% | -3.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 14% | 4.7% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 46.1% | 42.9% | -3.2% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 33.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 17.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | 5.0% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 25.6% | 22.1% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 8.5% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 14.6% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 16.4% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 29.6% | 1.2% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.5% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 94.5% | 94.5% | 0.0% | 81.4% | 13.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 95.7% | 96.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 96.1% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 22.8% | 13.5% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Old School Lane was 100.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.3% higher than the Grassmoor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Old School Lane has the 23rd highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Grassmoor and the 66th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.6%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 77% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Old School Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2025-05-06 | £365,740 |
| 28 Old School Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-03-28 | £184,154 |
| 7 Old School Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,800 | 2024-08-16 | £194,149 |
| 23 Old School Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-06-06 | £275,896 |
| 1 Old School Lane, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £293,500 | 2023-05-04 | £345,179 |
S44 5UE 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calow CofE VC Primary School North Road , Calow S44 5BD | 2out of 4 | 443 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hady Primary School Hady Lane , Hady S41 0DF | 3out of 4 | 1,022 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School Manor Road , Brimington Common S43 1NT | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasland Infant School Eyre Street East , Hasland S41 0PE | 3out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Arkwright Primary School School Lane , Arkwright Town S44 5BZ | 3out of 4 | 2,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall Broomfield Avenue , Hasland S41 0LP | - not rated | 2,105 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Community School Boythorpe Avenue , Boythorpe S40 2NS | 3out of 4 | 3,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Community College Middlecroft Road , Staveley S43 3NQ | - not rated | 3,534 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwood Academy Newbold Highfield Lane , Newbold S41 8BA | 3out of 4 | 3,855 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 | 4,969 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,458 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 595 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Peter & St Paul School Brambling House , Hady Hill S41 0EF | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| North East Derbyshire Support Centre The Green , Hasland S41 0LN | 2out of 4 | 2,194 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashgate Croft School Ashgate Road , S40 4BN | 4out of 4 | 4,735 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 5,433 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield College Catering | Chesterfield College, Infirmary Road | 68 yd | |
| Top Shop@Calow | 2 Top Road, Calow | 175 yd | |
| DSFS Catering & retail units at The Royal | Chesterfield And North Derbyshire Royal Hospital, Hady Hill | 709 yd | |
| White Hart | White Hart Inn, Top Road | 935 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Anvil | 41 Blacksmith Lane, Calow | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calow Fish Bar | 5 Allpits Road, Calow | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative Society | Somerset House, 1 Top Road | 156 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oaks Farm Lane Recreation Ground OAKS FARM LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 742 yd |
| Hady Playing Field HADY LANE | grass pitches | 881 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.