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 76.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Boythorpe & Birdholme is £36,652 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 76.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Boythorpe & Birdholme is £36,652 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 82 recent sales, the median property price is £151,000 in Rother area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £414,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 17 | £275,000 |
| Flats | 9 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £153,500 |
| Terraced | 24 | £130,000 |
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.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 2WA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Go Local | 3 St Augustine's Drive, Chesterfield, S40 2RU | Walking directions to Go Local |
| 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 |
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 2WA, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.