Postcode S40 2WA is located in an urban city, within the Rother ward of Chesterfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Boythorpe & Birdholme area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Boythorpe & Birdholme is £31,600 per year. The nearest station is Chesterfield located about 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Queen's Park.
Boythorpe & Birdholme has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,608 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Boythorpe & Birdholme has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 54.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 48.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Boythorpe & Birdholme is £31,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S40 2WA.
Boythorpe & Birdholme near S40 2WA 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Chesterfield | N/A | Walking directions to Chesterfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queen's Park | Large | Walking directions to Queen's Park |
| 0.3 mi | Boythorpe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Boythorpe Park |
Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 in Rother area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £94,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £145,000 |
| Terraced | 33 | £125,000 |
10 year median price trend in Rother
In the S40 2WA postcode area, located within Boythorpe & Birdholme, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 2WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | One Stop | Horse Chestnut Close, Chesterfield, S40 2FL | Walking directions to One Stop |
| 0.2 mi | Walton Stores | 57 St Augustines Road, Chesterfield, S40 2SA | Walking directions to Walton Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Raj News | 115-117 Baden Powell Road, Chesterfield, S40 2RL | Walking directions to Raj News |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Derby Road, Chesterfield, S40 2EP | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Derby Road Convenience Store | 137 - 139 Derby Road, Birdholme, Chesterfield, S40 2ES | Walking directions to Derby Road Convenience Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.