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S42 5UH

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Overview

Postcode S42 5UH is located in an urban city, within the Holmewood & Heath ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Grassmoor & Holmewood area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 97.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Grassmoor & Holmewood is £40,527 per year. The nearest station is Chesterfield, about 4.3 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Masefield Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Grassmoor & Holmewood has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,491 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Grassmoor & Holmewood has a high crime rate, with approximately 97.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Grassmoor & Holmewood is £40,527 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 273 ft away from S42 5UH.

Flood risk

No risk

Grassmoor & Holmewood near S42 5UH 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 4.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S42 5UH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMasefield ParkSmallWalking directions to Masefield Park

Area Profile

Population
234
Population density
1,419.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.14(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.15(-10%)
Public order
11.78(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+36%)
Burglary
8.42(+153%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
221
94.44%
Other White
6
2.56%
Indian
5
2.14%
Other Asian
1
0.43%
Irish
1
0.43%
Total population: 234

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
26.89%
Level 3 (A level)
47
22.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30
14.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.26%
Apprenticeship
24
11.32%
Total 16+ residents: 212

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
49
44.55%
Owns with a mortgage
42
38.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
15.45%
Social rents from council
1
0.91%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.91%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Holmewood & Heath

Median price£185,000
Price per sq ft£233
Sales (last 12 months)60
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £259K

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £233 per square foot) in Holmewood & Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £585,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Holmewood & Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£248
Semi-Detached33£165,000£225
Terraced8£155,000£131

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Holmewood & Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£154,750£120,995£89,500
2017£159,975£111,995£111,995
2018£162,498£124,995£102,500
2019£173,995£122,500£108,995
2020£216,500£129,998£126,000
2021£255,000£142,000£127,500
2022£297,245£178,500£140,000
2023£284,498£175,000£125,150
2024£294,998£170,000£170,000
2025£319,998£183,000£132,500
2026£302,500£160,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177£157£101
2017£176£156£157
2018£183£164£124
2019£180£171£156
2020£213£174£159
2021£236£194£143
2022£258£215£167
2023£264£217£159
2024£263£232£225
2025£267£232£128
2026£241£204£235
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Holmewood & Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Holmewood & Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S42 5UH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S42 5UH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Apr 20259, Meadow Croft, Chesterfield, S42 5UNDetachedFreehold£170,000
26 Mar 20256, Meadow Croft, Chesterfield, S42 5UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£133,000
10 Feb 20254, Meadow Croft, Chesterfield, S42 5UNSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
10 Apr 202634, Meadow View, Chesterfield, S42 5ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£135,000
20 Mar 20263, Meadow View, Chesterfield, S42 5ULSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000

Schools

In the S42 5UH postcode area, located within Grassmoor & Holmewood, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S42 5UH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.9 miPrimaryHeath Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S42 5UH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S42 5UH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparChesterfield Road, North East Derbyshire, S42 5TEWalking directions to Spar
0.3 miTesco ExpressNorth East Derbyshire, S42 5GRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miCostcutterHeath Road, North East Derbyshire, S42 5RAWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miG & E WallageHeath Road, North East Derbyshire, S42 5RAWalking directions to G & E Wallage

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,355
Band E£2,878
Band F£3,402
Band G£3,925
Band H£4,710

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 S42 5UH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lee Hayden Stone

Holmewood & Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Suzy Anna Cornwell

Holmewood & Heath - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Natalie Fleet

Bolsover - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth East DerbyshireE07000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyBolsoverE14001109
WardHolmewood & HeathE05012053
ParishNorth WingfieldE04002875
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Grassmoor & HolmewoodE02004113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North East Derbyshire 009DE01019800
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1985-04-01

Frequently asked questions about S42 5UH

Is S42 5UH (Grassmoor & Holmewood) safe?

The area around S42 5UH records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 public order.

What is the average house price near S42 5UH?

The median sale price around S42 5UH in Grassmoor & Holmewood is £185,000 (about £233 per square foot) based on 60 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S42 5UH?

There is 1 school close to S42 5UH, including Heath Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S42 5UH?

S42 5UH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,491 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S42 5UH (Grassmoor & Holmewood) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Bolsover covering S42 5UH is Natalie Fleet (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Lee Hayden Stone (Labour Party) and Suzy Anna Cornwell (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.