Valley Road is in Clay Cross, Chesterfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S45 9QF 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Road, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, S45 9QF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S45 9QR, S45 9QJ, S45 9QP, S45 9QE, S45 9QZ, S45 9QS, S45 9RA, S45 9QY, S45 9QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S45 9QF 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 | 54.1% | 51.7% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 45.9% | 48.3% | 2.4% | 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 | 28.7% | 32.7% | 4.0% | 37.9% | -5.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 45.3% | 3.2% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 18.2% | 13.5% | -4.7% | 9.1% | 4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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 (69.2%) 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 | 37.1% | 40.3% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 28.9% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -4.7% |
| Fair health | 21.2% | 19.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.5% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 4.6% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
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 9QF this area, 30.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 45.5% | 30.7% | -14.8% | 18.2% | 12.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.2% | -4.2% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 16% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 19.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.6% | 17.3% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -16.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| White | 98.8% | 96.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
In this area, 100% 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 | 98.1% | 100% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 100% | 1.9% | 83.2% | 16.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| No passport held | 30.8% | 13.5% | 17.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.8% | 37.2% | 17.6% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Road was 97.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.9% lower than the Clay Cross North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Valley Road has the 15th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Clay Cross North and the 73rd highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmgate Evangelical Church Valley Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £1,000 | 2017-02-14 | £1,254 |
| Full-Time Employee | 57 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmgate Primary School and Nursery Holmgate Road , Clay Cross S45 9QD | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sharley Park Community Primary School Sharley Park Community Primary School, Pilsley Road , Danesmoor S45 9BN | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy Queen Victoria Road , New Tupton S42 6DY | 1out of 4 | 2,885 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stretton Handley Church of England Primary School Beresford Lane , Woolley Moor DE55 6FH | 3out of 4 | 3,036 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Deer Park Primary School New Road , Wingerworth S42 6TD | 3out of 4 | 3,525 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,114 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,769 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Derby Road | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Woodthorpe Inn | Coupe Lane, Old Tupton | 769 yd | |
| The Six Halts | Derby Road, Clay Cross | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Cross Fish Bar | 49 High Street, Clay Cross | 1,040 yd | |
| Chicken Express | 67 High Street, Clay Cross | 1,040 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Clay Cross Town Fc CLAY CROSS TOWN FC CLAY CROSS TOWN FC MILL LANE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| Pro Fitness Gym UNIT 1 UNIT 1 DERBY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 979 yd |
| Pro Fitness Gym (Closed) First Floor First Floor High Street | health and fitness suite | 1,043 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 | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 76.9% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.