Postcode report
S42 7WS Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Chesterfield
About S42 7WS: area rating, property, schools and local change
S42 7WS is a postcode in Walton, Chesterfield, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near S42 7WS, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 19% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around S42 7WS are housing and jobs, while health 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 7WS is based on Chesterfield 010 Census 2021. It covers 9,576 residents, 2,811 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 45% owner-occupied, 41% privately rented, 14% 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 3/10.
For property prices near S42 7WS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the S42 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £254k from 43 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near S42 7WS can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near S42 7WS 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 S42 7WS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 street-disruption records 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 S42 7WS
Is S42 7WS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 19% 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 7WS?
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 7WS?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near S42 7WS?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for S42 7WS?
LocaleIQ matched S42 7WS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in S42 7WS?
The latest median sold price is £254k based on 43 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around S42 7WS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.