Postcode report
S42 6AT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About S42 6AT: area rating, property, schools and local change
S42 6AT is a postcode in Clay Cross North, North East Derbyshire, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S42 6AT, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 9% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S42 6AT are health and local prosperity, while housing 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 S42 6AT is based on North East Derbyshire 010 Census 2021. It covers 8,475 residents, 173 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 83% owner-occupied, 8% privately rented, 7% 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 7/10.
For property prices near S42 6AT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S42 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £254k from 138 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S42 6AT can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 S42 6AT 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near S42 6AT; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about S42 6AT
Is S42 6AT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 9% 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 S42 6AT?
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 S42 6AT?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for S42 6AT?
LocaleIQ matched S42 6AT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S42 6AT?
The latest median sold price is £254k based on 138 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S42 6AT?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.