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S40

CHESTERFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S40 covers CHESTERFIELD in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £233,308
1yr change ▲ 1.3%
Crime 56% above avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£233,308

▲ 1.3% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

19% below national avg

Crime Rate

127.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

56% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

337 Mbps

Property Prices in S40

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S40 is £233,308, broadly in line with the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S40 cost 18.7% less than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S40 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £365,732 399
Semi-detached £210,697 649
Terraced £148,500 367
Flat £127,044 227
All types £233,308 1722

5-Year Price History

£231K £232K £233K £234K £236K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in S40

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 127.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S40 has a crime rate significantly 56% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
46.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
2.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
4.3 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
23.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
23.2 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in S40

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S40 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Spire Nursery and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Spire Junior School Primary Good mi
Brockwell Nursery and Infant School Primary Not inspected mi
Brockwell Junior School Primary Good mi
St Mary's Catholic Primary Primary Not inspected mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

106,646

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
8.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S40 are 337.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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337.0 Mbps

Avg Download

61.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

82%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S40 is collected by North East Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,144/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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S40 — CHESTERFIELD

Area Summary

S40 (CHESTERFIELD) offers affordable property prices (£233,308, 19% below national average), higher-than-average crime (56% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (337 Mbps average).

Prices

Below avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about S40 CHESTERFIELD

What is the average house price in S40 CHESTERFIELD?
The average house price in S40 (CHESTERFIELD) is £233,308, based on 1722 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 19% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.
Is S40 CHESTERFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in S40 is above the national average (127.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (46.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (23.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of S40 CHESTERFIELD?
The population of S40 (CHESTERFIELD) is approximately 106,646 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 8% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in S40?
The average broadband download speed in S40 is 337 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 82%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in S40 CHESTERFIELD?
There are 14 schools in or near S40. 43% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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