Cotton Street is in Bolsover, Chesterfield and in Bolsover district. S44 6HR is located in the Bolsover North & Shuttlewood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Bolsover. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotton Street, Bolsover, Chesterfield, S44 6HR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S44 6HA, S44 6PN, S44 6HD, S44 6PH, S44 6HB, S44 6DT, S44 6DB, S44 6HF, S44 6PP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S44 6HR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.5% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.5% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 28.1% | 30.4% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.2% | 40.8% | -4.4% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 13.6% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 4.5% |
| Widowed | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 36.4% | 32.6% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -15.8% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 33.9% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 22.3% | 5.8% | 12.7% | 9.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 9.9% | 4.0% | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 34.7% | 24.9% | -9.8% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 13% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 14.5% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% | 4.7% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.6% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 23.3% | 3.2% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 8.5% | 3.1% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.7% 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 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 94.9% | 95.7% | 0.8% | 81.4% | 14.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
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 | 96.6% | 94% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.2% | 94% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.4% | 76.7% | -12.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 32.6% | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Street was 683.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 726.5% higher than the Bolsover East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotton Street has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Bolsover East and the highest crime rate of 250 local areas in Bolsover .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 261.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cotton Street, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2015-07-23 | £301,136 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolsover Infant School Welbeck Road , Bolsover S44 6DE | 3out of 4 | 255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolsover Church of England Junior School Horsehead Lane , Bolsover S44 6XH | - not rated | 605 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolsover Church of England Junior School Horsehead Lane , Bolsover S44 6XH | 3out of 4 | 778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Bolsover Primary and Nursery School New Station Road , Bolsover S44 6PY | 3out of 4 | 784 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Palterton Primary School Back Lane , Palterton S44 6UN | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bolsover School Mooracre Lane , Bolsover S44 6XA | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirebrook Academy Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirebrook School Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | - not rated | 5,167 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasmine Grove School Oxcroft House, 10 Oxcroft Lane , Bolsover S44 6DJ | - not rated | 273 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stubbin Wood School Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stubbin Wood School Common Lane , Shirebrook NG20 8QF | - not rated | 5,137 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Direction New Direction, Ringer Villa Farm, , Ringer Lane S43 4BX | - not rated | 5,351 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Hotel | The Cavendish Hotel, Market Place | 60 yd | |
| Bolsover Express | 10 Market Place, Bolsover | 68 yd | |
| The Pump | 21, Market Place | 102 yd | |
| The Courtyard Bistro | 10 Cavendish Walk, Bolsover | 102 yd | |
| Euphoria BIstro | 6 Town End, Bolsover | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary Inn | 7 Market Place, Bolsover | 75 yd | |
| Blue Bell | Blue Bell Inn, 57 High Street | 150 yd | |
| Pillar Of Rock | 15 Castle Street, Bolsover | 160 yd | |
| Black Bull | Black Bull Inn, Hill Top | 340 yd | |
| (Beverley J Noon T/A) Fidlers Rest | The Fidlers Rest, Craggs Road | 469 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade Palace | 2 Cotton Street, Bolsover | 23 yd | |
| Golden Grill | 9 - 13 Market Place, Bolsover | 49 yd | |
| Beta Flavours | 38 Market Place, Bolsover | 49 yd | |
| Bolsover Fisheries | 10 Town End, Bolsover | 115 yd | |
| Alya Pizza Limited T-A Pizza Rizza | 6 Castle Street, Bolsover | 160 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargin Box | 32 - 36 Town End, Bolsover | 134 yd | |
| Farmfoods | Unit 4, Morrisons Retail Park | 260 yd | |
| Morrisons | WM Morrisons Supermarket Limited, Oxcroft Lane | 278 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bolsover Town Fc MOOR LANE | grass pitches | 341 yd |
| Bolsover Ce Junior School HORSEHEAD LANE | grass pitches | 614 yd |
| King George V Playing Fields WHYTEWEBS WHYTEWEBS OXCROFT LANE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Castle Leisure Park NEW BOLSOVER | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,069 yd |
| Hillstown Miners Welfare Trust (Closed) Nesbit Street | health and fitness suite | 1,089 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.