Area Report
Last updated 09 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the more comfortable corners of Chesterfield: a school rated Good 0.3 miles away, roughly 6 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and recorded crime among the lowest in England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S40 3EJ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 22 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 30 schools in total
- IMD education decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Walton Peak Flying High Academy (Good) — 0.3 mi
Is it safe?
7crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 10/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 10 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 7 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 6)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
28GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 26 GP, 2 hospitals, 13 dentists, pharmacy 0.6 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DCHS ASHGATE HOSPICE — 0.2 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 38 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
9green spaces
- 14.9 ha total
- largest park 6.6 ha (0.17 mi away)
Nearest: Boythorpe Cemetery — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
27shops & libraries
- 25 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, Morrisons, Lidl, Central England Co-operative…
- nearest 0.4 mi
- library 0.9 mi
Nearest: Spar - Walton — 0.4 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S40 3EJ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in S40.
Average sold price by property type across the S40 district, 2021–2026.
About S40 3EJ
S40 3EJ scores 89/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and schools — with Boythorpe Cemetery 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S40 3EJ is one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England — IMD decile 9/10, ranked 27,766 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is moderate (IMD housing decile 5/10).
There are 30 schools within the typical catchment area, including 2 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Walton Peak Flying High Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.3 mi away.
There were 7 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 26 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 13 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is DCHS ASHGATE HOSPICE, 0.2 mi away. The nearest hospital is WALTON HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.6 mi away.
