Postcode S40 2LA 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 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 nearest station is Chesterfield, about 0.6 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 16,005 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 49% most deprived areas in England.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high crime rate, with approximately 996.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
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 127 ft away from S40 2LA.
Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 2LA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 2LA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 5, Elton Street, Chesterfield, S40 2LA | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 11, Elton Street, Chesterfield, S40 2LA | Terraced | Freehold | £100,000 | |
| 27 May 2025 | 13, Elton Street, Chesterfield, S40 2LA | Terraced | Freehold | £110,000 | |
| 20 May 2025 | 19, Elton Street, Chesterfield, S40 2LA | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 28 Apr 2026 | 96, Park Road, Chesterfield, S40 2JX | Terraced | Freehold | £98,000 |
In the S40 2LA postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 2LA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Raj News | 115-117 Baden Powell Road, Chesterfield, S40 2RL | Walking directions to Raj News |
| 0.2 mi | Lemongrass Oriental Supermarket | 1 South Place, Chesterfield, S40 1SZ | Walking directions to Lemongrass Oriental Supermarket |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Lordsmill Street, Chesterfield, S41 7RS | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Steph's Sustainable Stuff | Market Place, Chesterfield, S40 1AR | Walking directions to Steph's Sustainable Stuff |
| 0.2 mi | Desi Mini Mart | High Street, Chesterfield, S40 1AR | Walking directions to Desi Mini Mart |
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 2LA, 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 2LA 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.
The median sale price around S40 2LA 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 10 schools close to S40 2LA, including Parkside Community School, William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School and Spire Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S40 2LA is Chesterfield, about 1,001 m away.
S40 2LA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,005 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 2LA 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.