Sherwood Street is in Bolsover, Chesterfield and in Bolsover district. S44 6FQ is located in the Bolsover South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 2017-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sherwood Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6FQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S44 6JR, S44 6JP, S44 6JH, S44 6JF, S44 6JQ, S44 6JN, S44 6JE, S44 6JG, S44 6JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S44 6FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 51.8% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 48.3% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 40.1% | 38.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 40.4% | 2.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 16% | 13% | -3.0% | 9.1% | 3.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 4.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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 | 38.3% | 39.2% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.2% | -3.4% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 18.1% | 2.6% | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 7.5% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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.
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 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.5% | 26.1% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 11.5% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 16.5% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 18.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.2% | 18.9% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 3.5% | 1.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 96.4% | 96.2% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 93.5% 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% | 93.5% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 9.8% | -6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 30.9% | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.5% | 37.2% | 13.3% |
| Christian | 42.8% | 46.2% | -3.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sherwood Street was 207.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.1% higher than the Bolsover East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sherwood Street has the 5th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolsover East and the 18th highest crime rate of 249 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -6.9%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sherwood Court Sherwood Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2018-04-06 | £185,156 |
| 1 Sherwood Court Sherwood Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2017-12-15 | £178,124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School New Station Road , Bolsover S44 6PY | 3out of 4 | 497 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolsover Infant School Welbeck Road , Bolsover S44 6DE | 3out of 4 | 1,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolsover Church of England Junior School Horsehead Lane , Bolsover S44 6XH | 1out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Palterton Primary School Back Lane , Palterton S44 6UN | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brockley Primary School Clowne Road , Shuttlewood S44 6AF | 3out of 4 | 3,477 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | 3out of 4 | 2,128 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover Castle | Castle Street, Bolsover | 1,008 yd | |
| The Coffee Cup | 2 Castle Street, Bolsover | 1,020 yd | |
| The Pump | 21, Market Place | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carr Vale Ventures Ltd T/a New Bolsover Social Club | 27 Carr Vale Road, Carr Vale | 294 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell Inn, 57 High Street | 961 yd | |
| Pillar Of Rock | 15 Castle Street, Bolsover | 1,020 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 16 Main Street, Carr Vale | 172 yd | |
| Bengal Regency | 18 Main Street, Carr Vale | 172 yd | |
| Mandarin House | 5 Main Street, Carr Vale | 172 yd | |
| Alya Pizza Limited T-A Pizza Rizza | 6 Castle Street, Bolsover | 1,020 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Vale Fc NORTH VIEW STREET | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Castle Leisure Park NEW BOLSOVER | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 720 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.