Postcode S40 2EJ is located in an urban city, within the Rother 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 128.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 7 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,194 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 248 ft away from S40 2EJ.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 2EJ 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 0.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 (about £194 per square foot) in Rother area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £414,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £270,000 | £284 |
| Semi-Detached | 30 | £153,500 | £188 |
| Terraced | 24 | £134,000 | £181 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 | £183 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £197,000 | £105,000 | £108,000 | £78,050 |
| 2017 | £225,000 | £103,400 | £119,500 | £106,000 |
| 2018 | £234,000 | £94,000 | £120,000 | £95,500 |
| 2019 | £255,000 | £114,500 | £128,000 | £110,000 |
| 2020 | £240,000 | £80,000 | £125,000 | £102,498 |
| 2021 | £255,750 | £109,000 | £140,000 | £125,000 |
| 2022 | £272,500 | £115,000 | £153,250 | £120,000 |
| 2023 | £250,000 | £97,500 | £145,000 | £120,000 |
| 2024 | £259,703 | £96,000 | £157,475 | £147,500 |
| 2025 | £270,000 | £110,000 | £152,500 | £128,000 |
| 2026 | £298,750 | £107,475 | £152,000 | £145,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £191 | £159 | £126 | £103 |
| 2017 | £218 | £167 | £146 | £132 |
| 2018 | £232 | £150 | £151 | £126 |
| 2019 | £234 | £191 | £152 | £149 |
| 2020 | £239 | £182 | £146 | £137 |
| 2021 | £252 | £187 | £167 | £168 |
| 2022 | £255 | £168 | £180 | £158 |
| 2023 | £267 | £181 | £179 | £153 |
| 2024 | £261 | £168 | £196 | £168 |
| 2025 | £293 | £183 | £188 | £181 |
| 2026 | £270 | £230 | £175 | £157 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 2EJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | 16, Dundonald Road, Chesterfield, S40 2EJ | Terraced | Freehold | £88,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Apartment 2, Kentmere House, Archdale Close, Chesterfield, S40 2GL | Flats | Leasehold | £99,950 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Apartment 7, Kentmere House, Archdale Close, Chesterfield, S40 2GL | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 03 Mar 2025 | Apartment 8, Kentmere House, Archdale Close, Chesterfield, S40 2GL | Flats | Leasehold | £88,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2025 | Apartment 24, Kentmere House, Archdale Close, Chesterfield, S40 2GL | Flats | Leasehold | £67,000 |
In the S40 2EJ postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 2EJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | One Stop | Horse Chestnut Close, Chesterfield, S40 2FL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 3 St Augustine's Drive, Chesterfield, S40 2RU | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2EP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Raj News | 115-117 Baden Powell Road, Chesterfield, S40 2RL | Walking directions to Raj News |
| 0.3 mi | Walton Stores | 57 St Augustines Road, Chesterfield, S40 2SA | Walking directions to Walton Stores |
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 2EJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jenny Flood
Rother - Elected 4 May 2023
Keith Miles
Rother - Elected 4 May 2023
Lisa Blakemore
Rother - Elected 4 May 2023
Toby Perkins
Chesterfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S40 2EJ records about 129 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2EJ in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £151,000 (about £194 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to S40 2EJ, including Spire Junior School (Good), Parkside Community School and William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S40 2EJ is Chesterfield, about 1,327 m away.
S40 2EJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,194 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 2EJ is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jenny Flood (Labour Party), Keith Miles (Labour Party) and Lisa Blakemore (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.