34,971TOTAL POPULATION
16,340HOUSEHOLDS
5.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£32,760AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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S40 POSTCODE REGION

Sheffield (S40)

The S40 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 1569 individual postcodes.

There are 12 electoral wards in the S40 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the Chesterfield Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 22% of people in S40 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of S40 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The S40 postcode is in the Chesterfield borough of Derbyshire in the north of England. It includes the towns of Staveley and Barrow Hill.

Staveley is a large village with a population of around 10,000. It is known for its heritage and industrial history, having been home to the Norton Brothers Staveley Mills which manufactured some of the world's first steam locomotives. It is also home to a range of local businesses, services and leisure facilities.

Barrow Hill is a small village located close to Staveley. With a population of around 2,800, it is known for its traditional cottages and attractive countryside. It has a good range of local amenities and facilities including a pub, hairdressers, village shop, community centre, allotments and recreation grounds.

The S40 postcode area is served by the M1 motorway and the A61 road which run close by. The nearest train station is at Chesterfield, around 5 miles away, with services running to London and other major cities.

The S40 area is a great place to live, as there is a good range of local amenities and facilities on offer. It is well connected via road and rail links, with easy access to the cities of Sheffield and Nottingham. The area is well known for its picturesque rolling countryside and traditional villages and has a wide range of activities available such as walking, cycling and golf. It is also close to some of the Peak District's most iconic sights and attractions.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in S40 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 22%AB
  • 52%C2/C2
  • 26%DE

According to census records, 22% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 94%WHITE
  • 6%NON-WHITE

94% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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S40Derbyshire

Derbyshire

The county of Derbyshire

S40 is located in the county of Derbyshire, in England.

Derbyshire has a total population of 1,042,000, making it the 20th largest county in the UK.

Derbyshire has a total area of 1013 square miles, and a population density of 396 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Derbyshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeS40
Postal TownSheffield
MSOA NameChesterfield 010
LSOA NameChesterfield 010G
CountyDerbyshire
RegionDerbyshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityChesterfield
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

S40 Electoral Wards

The postal region of S40, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Ashgate
Birdholme
Boythorpe
Brampton
Brookside
Chesterfield
Dunston
Loundsley Green
Newbold
Stonegravels
Upper Newbold
Walton
Whittington Moor
Browse Postcodes in S40

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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