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S40 2ZX

West Bars

Spire

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Overview

Postcode S40 2ZX is located in an urban city, within the Spire 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 0.6 miles away. There are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Queen's Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
5.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.9%

Approximately 5.9% 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.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £44,586 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 207 ft away from S40 2ZX.

Flood risk

N/A

Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels near S40 2ZX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chesterfield located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S40 2ZX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Chesterfield

N/A

Walking directions to Chesterfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S40 2ZX
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miQueen's ParkLargeWalking directions to Queen's Park
0.4 miTrinity ParkSmallWalking directions to Trinity Park

Area Profile

Population
526
Population density
1,565.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
64.59(+87%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.75(+200%)
Shoplifting
20.18(+132%)
Public order
17.88(+158%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.15(+117%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
484
92.02%
Other White
19
3.61%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
6
1.14%
Indian
5
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
0.95%
Total population: 526

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
146
33.87%
Level 3 (A level)
81
18.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
76
17.63%
No qualifications
61
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
35
8.12%
Total 16+ residents: 431

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
87
36.4%
Owns with a mortgage
78
32.64%
Private landlord or letting agency
50
20.92%
Other social rented
12
5.02%
Shared ownership
7
2.93%
Total households: 239

Property prices in Spire

Median price£186,250
Price per sq ft£207
Sales (last 12 months)106
Typical range (middle 50%)£150K – £248K

Based on 106 recent sales, the median property price is £186,250 (about £207 per square foot) in Spire area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £830,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Spire over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached22£292,500£262
Semi-Detached39£207,000£216
Terraced36£154,750£182
Flats9£123,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Spire

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£80,000£135,000£102,000
2017£242,500£110,000£145,000£120,000
2018£319,995£98,000£150,000£127,000
2019£310,000£105,000£155,000£122,500
2020£315,000£105,000£160,000£125,000
2021£260,750£117,500£227,498£169,995
2022£289,995£120,000£239,995£169,995
2023£337,495£147,995£215,000£158,725
2024£317,500£144,995£184,975£158,500
2025£315,000£149,995£215,000£159,000
2026£241,000£120,000£207,000£150,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Spire.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spire.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£150£130£116
2017£212£179£151£132
2018£223£139£170£139
2019£205£169£174£142
2020£220£172£158£140
2021£252£186£222£164
2022£277£200£222£193
2023£290£224£230£196
2024£266£289£202£188
2025£269£231£215£184
2026£284£205£221£163
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Spire.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Spire in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 2ZX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S40 2ZX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Aug 202513, Clarence Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LUSemi-DetachedFreehold£342,500
27 Mar 2025Apartment 23, Knightsbridge Court, West Bars, Chesterfield, S40 1ADFlatsLeasehold£180,000
15 Dec 202513, Rutland Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LZTerracedFreehold£283,000
12 Jun 202637, Clarence Road, Chesterfield, S40 1LNTerracedFreehold£203,500
12 Jan 202616, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, S40 1LWTerracedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the S40 2ZX postcode area, located within Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels, there are 10 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S40 2ZX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic PrimaryVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryBrampton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryParkside Community SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S40 2ZX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S40 2ZX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEuropean Store71 West Bars, Chesterfield, S40 1BAWalking directions to European Store
0.1 miPremier2 Foljambe Road, Chesterfield, S40 1NWWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miSteph's Sustainable StuffMarket Place, Chesterfield, S40 1ARWalking directions to Steph's Sustainable Stuff
0.2 miDesi Mini MartHigh Street, Chesterfield, S40 1ARWalking directions to Desi Mini Mart
0.3 miTesco Express2-8 High Street, Chesterfield, S40 1PSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chesterfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,489
Band B£1,737
Band C£1,985
Band D£2,233
Band E£2,729
Band F£3,226
Band G£3,722
Band H£4,466

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S40 2ZX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sharon Lesley Blank

Spire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Toby Perkins

Chesterfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictChesterfieldE07000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyChesterfieldE14001165
WardSpireE05015179
ParishChesterfield, unparished areaE43000048
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central Chesterfield & StonegravelsE02004064
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chesterfield 010GE01033388
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2004-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S40 2ZX

Is S40 2ZX (Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels) safe?

The area around S40 2ZX 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.

What is the average house price near S40 2ZX?

The median sale price around S40 2ZX in Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels is £186,250 (about £207 per square foot) based on 106 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S40 2ZX?

There are 12 schools close to S40 2ZX, including St Mary's Catholic Primary (Good), Brampton Primary School (Good) and Parkside Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S40 2ZX?

The closest station to S40 2ZX is Chesterfield, about 1,017 m away.

How deprived is the area around S40 2ZX?

S40 2ZX 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).

Who represents S40 2ZX (Central Chesterfield & Stonegravels) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chesterfield covering S40 2ZX is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sharon Lesley Blank (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.