Postcode report
S40 4WB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S40 4WB: area rating, property, schools and local change
S40 4WB is a postcode in Spire, Chesterfield, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S40 4WB, then scores the surrounding small area 69/100 - top 21% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S40 4WB are local prosperity and safety, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for S40 4WB is based on Chesterfield 008 Census 2021. It covers 7,584 residents, 2,537 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 62% owner-occupied, 7% privately rented, 29% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near S40 4WB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S40 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £198k from 115 rolling sales, up 8.2% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S40 4WB can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 6 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S40 4WB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around S40 4WB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about S40 4WB
Is S40 4WB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 69/100 (top 21% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near S40 4WB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near S40 4WB?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S40 4WB?
LocaleIQ matched S40 4WB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S40 4WB?
The latest median sold price is £198k based on 115 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S40 4WB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.