Postcode S40 1LZ is located in an urban city, within the Spire area of Chesterfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 160.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.7× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £44,586 per year. The median sale price in Spire is £165,000 (around £207 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £118,500 and £225,625. The nearest station is Chesterfield, about 0.7 miles away. There are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,755 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high crime rate, with approximately 160.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £44,586 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 191 ft away from S40 1LZ.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 1LZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chesterfield located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Chesterfield | N/A | Walking directions to Chesterfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 150 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £207 per square foot) in Spire area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £540,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 26 | £311,165 | £272 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £197,500 | £213 |
| Terraced | 38 | £157,250 | £172 |
| Flats | 38 | £115,500 | £185 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £250,000 | £80,000 | £135,000 | £102,000 |
| 2017 | £242,500 | £110,000 | £145,000 | £120,000 |
| 2018 | £319,995 | £98,000 | £150,000 | £127,000 |
| 2019 | £310,000 | £105,000 | £155,000 | £122,500 |
| 2020 | £315,000 | £105,000 | £160,000 | £125,000 |
| 2021 | £260,750 | £117,500 | £227,498 | £169,995 |
| 2022 | £289,995 | £120,000 | £239,995 | £169,995 |
| 2023 | £337,495 | £147,995 | £215,000 | £158,725 |
| 2024 | £317,500 | £144,995 | £184,975 | £158,500 |
| 2025 | £315,000 | £118,000 | £215,000 | £157,000 |
| 2026 | £315,000 | £115,500 | £203,000 | £160,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £150 | £130 | £116 |
| 2017 | £212 | £179 | £151 | £132 |
| 2018 | £223 | £139 | £170 | £139 |
| 2019 | £205 | £169 | £174 | £142 |
| 2020 | £220 | £172 | £158 | £140 |
| 2021 | £252 | £186 | £222 | £164 |
| 2022 | £277 | £200 | £222 | £193 |
| 2023 | £290 | £224 | £230 | £196 |
| 2024 | £266 | £289 | £202 | £188 |
| 2025 | £269 | £231 | £215 | £187 |
| 2026 | £286 | £185 | £221 | £167 |
There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 1LZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 13, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LZ | Terraced | Freehold | £283,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 10, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £169,950 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 34, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LY | Terraced | Freehold | £193,000 | |
| 18 Nov 2025 | 2, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £115,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 16, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £155,000 |
In the S40 1LZ postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 11 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Mary's Catholic Primary | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 4 Dec 2018. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Brampton Primary School | Community school | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 14 Jan 2025. | |
| 0.4 mi | Secondary | Parkside Community School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 9 Jun 2026. |
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S40 1LZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | European Store | 71 West Bars, Chesterfield, S40 1BA | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 2 Foljambe Road, Chesterfield, S40 1NW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Steph's Sustainable Stuff | Market Place, Chesterfield, S40 1AR | Walking directions to Steph's Sustainable Stuff |
| 0.3 mi | Desi Mini Mart | High Street, Chesterfield, S40 1AR | Walking directions to Desi Mini Mart |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 2-8 High Street, Chesterfield, S40 1PS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Chesterfield district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S40 1LZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Sharon Lesley Blank
Spire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
Toby Perkins
Chesterfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S40 1LZ records about 160 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around S40 1LZ in Spire is £165,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to S40 1LZ, including St Mary's Catholic Primary (Good), Brampton Primary School (Requires improvement) and Parkside Community School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to S40 1LZ is Chesterfield, about 1,085 m away.
S40 1LZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,755 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Chesterfield covering S40 1LZ is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Lesley Blank (Labour Party).