Postcode S40 2AJ is located in an urban city, within the Brampton East & Boythorpe ward of Chesterfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 142.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.8 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,574 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high crime rate, with approximately 142.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 60.4% 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 59 ft away from S40 2AJ.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 2AJ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chesterfield located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £165,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Brampton East & Boythorpe area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £420,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £317,500 | £342 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £179,000 | £203 |
| Terraced | 25 | £140,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 6 | £122,500 | £232 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £292,475 | £100,000 | £107,500 | £104,000 |
| 2017 | £210,000 | £105,000 | £130,000 | £99,000 |
| 2018 | £250,000 | £108,000 | £120,000 | £100,000 |
| 2019 | £272,500 | £126,750 | £135,000 | £112,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £118,500 | £125,000 | £119,750 |
| 2021 | £312,500 | £106,000 | £149,500 | £121,000 |
| 2022 | £325,000 | £133,000 | £165,000 | £135,000 |
| 2023 | £317,500 | £147,500 | £177,500 | £140,000 |
| 2024 | £315,000 | £127,500 | £173,000 | £115,000 |
| 2025 | £280,000 | £137,500 | £185,000 | £126,500 |
| 2026 | £420,000 | £115,000 | £175,000 | £146,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £233 | £158 | £138 | £144 |
| 2017 | £161 | £183 | £146 | £148 |
| 2018 | £239 | £212 | £136 | £151 |
| 2019 | £197 | £206 | £160 | £150 |
| 2020 | £216 | £219 | £150 | £158 |
| 2021 | £252 | £219 | £179 | £156 |
| 2022 | £255 | £219 | £186 | £172 |
| 2023 | £280 | £196 | £212 | £170 |
| 2024 | £254 | £202 | £186 | £142 |
| 2025 | £337 | £202 | £218 | £178 |
| 2026 | £361 | £232 | £206 | £212 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 2AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | 37, Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AH | Terraced | Freehold | £140,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 42B, Chester Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DW | Terraced | Freehold | £190,000 | |
| 22 Apr 2026 | 15, Catherine Street, Chesterfield, S40 1BJ | Terraced | Freehold | £165,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2026 | 17, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield, S40 1NP | Terraced | Freehold | £205,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2026 | 37, Alexandra Road West, Chesterfield, S40 1NP | Terraced | Freehold | £219,000 |
In the S40 2AJ postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 2AJ
| 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Spar | Chester Street, Chesterfield, S40 1DL | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 240 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield, S40 2AT | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Steph's Sustainable Stuff | Market Place, Chesterfield, S40 1AR | Walking directions to Steph's Sustainable Stuff |
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 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Keith Falconer
Brampton East & Boythorpe - Elected 1 May 2025
Toby Perkins
Chesterfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S40 2AJ records about 143 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 2AJ in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £165,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to S40 2AJ, including Brampton Primary School (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary (Good) and Parkside Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S40 2AJ is Chesterfield, about 1,316 m away.
S40 2AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,574 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 2AJ is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Keith Falconer (Liberal Democrats).
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.