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S40 1XL

Stephenson Place

Spire

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Overview

Postcode S40 1XL 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 996.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 10.4× 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 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
997
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,482 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high crime rate, with approximately 996.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.7%

Approximately 10.7% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £44,586 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 268 ft away from S40 1XL.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 1XL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chesterfield located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S40 1XL
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chesterfield

N/A

Walking directions to Chesterfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S40 1XL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.3 miTrinity ParkSmallWalking directions to Trinity Park
0.3 miRiverside ParkSmallWalking directions to Riverside Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
681.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
484.87(+1307%)
Shoplifting
376.47(+4232%)
Anti-social behaviour
332.77(+1870%)
Public order
185.71(+2584%)
Other theft
90.76(+1492%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
197
82.77%
Other Asian
11
4.62%
Other White
9
3.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
2.1%
Bangladeshi
3
1.26%
Total population: 238

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
26.96%
Level 3 (A level)
48
23.53%
No qualifications
35
17.16%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
16.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
15
7.35%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
61.33%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.67%
Owns outright
13
8.67%
Social rents from council
10
6.67%
Other forms of private rent
10
6.67%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Spire

Median price: £165,000
Price per sq ft: £207
Sales (last 12 months): 150
Typical range (middle 50%): £119K – £226K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£311,165£272
Semi-Detached48£197,500£213
Terraced38£157,250£172
Flats38£115,500£185

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spire

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spire.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spire.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spire in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 1XL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 1XL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Apr 2026Sevens, 16 - 18, Stephenson Place, Chesterfield, S40 1XLOtherFreehold£218,300
17 Oct 20255, Stephenson Place, Chesterfield, S40 1XLOtherFreehold£850,000
27 Feb 202622, Cavendish Street, Chesterfield, S40 1UYOtherLeasehold£99,000
14 Nov 202525, Holywell Street, Chesterfield, S41 7SAOtherFreehold£300,000
15 Sept 20252, St Marys Gate, Chesterfield, S41 7TDOtherFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the S40 1XL postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 8 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.

Nearby schools for S40 1XL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school
Good
0.5 miPrimaryAbercrombie Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miNot applicableSt Peter and St Paul SchoolOther independent school
Unrated

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of S40 1XL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S40 1XL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYour local mini MarketChurch Walk, Chesterfield, S40 1XLWalking directions to Your local mini Market
0 miJJ Stores15 Stephenson Place, Chesterfield, S40 1XLWalking directions to JJ Stores
0 miGrab ‘N’ Go10 Cavendish Street, Chesterfield, S40 1UYWalking directions to Grab ‘N’ Go
0 miShakir Store22 Cavendish Street, Chesterfield, S40 1UYWalking directions to Shakir Store
0.1 miIceland16-18 Steeplegate, Chesterfield, S40 1SAWalking directions to Iceland

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chesterfield district.

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,339
Band E£2,859
Band F£3,379
Band G£3,899
Band H£4,679

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S40 1XL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Lesley Blank

Spire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Toby Perkins

Chesterfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictChesterfieldE07000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyChesterfieldE14001165
WardSpireE05015179
ParishChesterfield, unparished areaE43000048
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Chesterfield & StonegravelsE02004064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chesterfield 010FE01033387
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S40 1XL

Is S40 1XL (Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels) safe?

The area around S40 1XL records about 997 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near S40 1XL?

The median sale price around S40 1XL in Spire is £165,000 (about £207 per square foot) based on 150 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S40 1XL?

There are 10 schools close to S40 1XL, including St Mary's Catholic Primary (Good), Abercrombie Primary School (Good) and St Peter and St Paul School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to S40 1XL?

The closest station to S40 1XL is Chesterfield, about 371 m away.

How deprived is the area around S40 1XL?

S40 1XL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,482 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S40 1XL (Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chesterfield covering S40 1XL is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Lesley Blank (Labour Party).