Postcode S40 1XB is located in an urban city, within the Spire ward 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 nearest station is Chesterfield, about 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S40 1XB.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 1XB 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Chesterfield | N/A | Walking directions to Chesterfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.4 mi | Abercrombie Community Park | Small | Walking directions to Abercrombie Community Park |
| 0.3 mi | Trinity Park | Small | Walking directions to Trinity Park |
Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 (about £207 per square foot) in Spire area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £830,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £292,500 | £262 |
| Semi-Detached | 39 | £207,000 | £216 |
| Terraced | 36 | £154,750 | £182 |
| Flats | 9 | £123,500 | £205 |
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 | £149,995 | £215,000 | £159,000 |
| 2026 | £241,000 | £120,000 | £207,000 | £150,000 |
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 | £184 |
| 2026 | £284 | £205 | £221 | £163 |
There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 1XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2026 | 37, Clarence Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LN | Terraced | Freehold | £203,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 37, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1NA | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2026 | 68, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1ND | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £310,000 | |
| 12 Jan 2026 | 16, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, S40 1LW | Terraced | Freehold | £120,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 10, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, S40 1LW | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the S40 1XB postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 1XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 2 Foljambe Road, Chesterfield, S40 1NW | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | European Store | 71 West Bars, Chesterfield, S40 1BA | Walking directions to European Store |
| 0.2 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S40 1XB, 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 1XB 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around S40 1XB in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £186,250 (about £207 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to S40 1XB, including St Mary's Catholic Primary (Good), Brampton Primary School (Good) and Chesterfield College (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S40 1XB is Chesterfield, about 991 m away.
S40 1XB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,760 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 1XB is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Lesley Blank (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.