Ashton Road is in Clay Cross, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S45 9FA is located in the Clay Cross North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 2002-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ashton Road, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9FA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S45 9LN, S45 9FB, S45 9LP, S45 9JF, S45 9ND, S45 9BE, S45 9LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S45 9FA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 49.9% | 48.6% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 51.4% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S45 9FA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.1% | 34.8% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.7% | 51.1% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 6.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.6% | -1.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -5.0% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 58.4% | 52.1% | -6.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 33.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 10.2% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around S45 9FA this area, 7.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 7.5% | -1.3% | 18.2% | -10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.6% | 14.6% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15% | -5.6% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 4.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 27.3% | 11.7% | 16.9% | 10.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.7% | 30.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.4% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.2% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 11.8% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.9% | 96.3% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.6% | -0.3% | 83.2% | 13.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87% | 76.7% | 10.3% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ashton Road was 17.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.9% lower than the Clay Cross North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ashton Road has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Clay Cross North and the 51st lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.5%.

Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 92% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ashton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-07 | £227,769 |
| 52 Ashton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-05-03 | £276,076 |
| 34 Ashton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2024-03-06 | £170,808 |
| 56 Ashton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £281,000 | 2024-02-27 | £304,568 |
| 60 Ashton Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £216,000 | 2023-12-04 | £228,466 |
S45 9FA 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 | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharley Park Community Primary School Sharley Park Community Primary School, Pilsley Road , Danesmoor S45 9BN | 3out of 4 | 559 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park House Primary School Rupert Street , Lower Pilsley S45 8DB | 3out of 4 | 1,609 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Holmgate Road , Clay Cross S45 9QD | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 80 Chesterfield Road , North Wingfield S42 5LE | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | 1out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupton Hall School Station New Road , Old Tupton S42 6LG | - not rated | 1,709 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tibshelf Community School Doe Hill Lane , Tibshelf DE55 5LZ | 3out of 4 | 5,025 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Grange School Eastwood Grange , Milken Lane S45 0BA | - not rated | 4,981 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Community Centre | Pilsley Road, Danesmoor | 545 yd | |
| Lillybelles Ltd | Jacksons The Bakers, Pilsley Road | 545 yd | |
| Robert Bosch PLC | Bosch Thermo Technology Ltd, Pilsley Road | 650 yd | |
| Jilbee Land Play Centre And Take Away | Jilbee Land, Bridge Street | 857 yd | |
| Tesco Clay Cross Customer Cafe Family Dining | The Family Cafe, Tesco Extra | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Cross Coronation Club | 1 Stollard Street, Clay Cross | 374 yd | |
| The Royal Volunteer | 63 Market Street, Clay Cross | 851 yd | |
| The Old English Inn | 26 Market Street, Clay Cross | 1,074 yd | |
| Nags Head | 47 Market Street, Clay Cross | 1,074 yd | |
| New Inn | 25 Market Street, Clay Cross | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakes And Butties | 2 John Street, Clay Cross | 507 yd | |
| Little Dragon | 99 Pilsley Road, Danesmoor | 545 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 5, The Parade | 689 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Yo To Go, Tesco Extra | 698 yd | |
| Lou's Place | 61 Market Street, Clay Cross | 851 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Bridge Street | 879 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | Market Street, Clay Cross | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sharley Park Community Primary School SHARLEY PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL SHARLEY PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL PILSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 392 yd |
| Sharley Park Leisure Centre MARKET STREET | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 432 yd |
| Clay Cross Works Cricket Club | grass pitches | 983 yd |
| Egstow Sports Complex Furnace Hill Road | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Clay Cross Junior School (Closed) Market Street | grass pitches | 1,077 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 | 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% |
| 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 | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 106.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.