One of the more comfortable corners of Chesterfield: a school rated Good 0.4 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.
NestScope Score
91/ 100
One of the most affluent neighbourhoods in England
This NestScope Score is anchored on official IMD data — decile 9/10, ranked 27,766 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. What is an area score?
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.
Schools88
Are the schools any good?
5Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
21 rated Good or better within 2 mi
28 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) — 0.4 mi
Safety95
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
Among the safer areas in the UK on recorded crime
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.
1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Healthcare85
Can I see a GP?
28GP & hospitals
Everyday healthcare is right on hand
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 0.5 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: DCHS ASHGATE HOSPICE — 0.1 mi
Transport75
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 34 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km²See the reach map →
Green space99
How green is it?
11green spaces
Very green
open space all around
78.7 ha total
largest park 63.8 ha (0.24 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.16 ha) — 0.2 mi
Amenities83
Can I get the shopping done?
24shops & libraries
Everyday shopping on the doorstep
22 supermarkets within 2 mi
Spar, Morrisons, Central England Co-operative, Lidl…
nearest 0.3 mi
library 1.0 mi
Nearest: Spar - Walton — 0.3 mi
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02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S40 3JE.
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 3JE
S40 3JE scores 91/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — with Playground (0.16 ha) 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S40 3JE 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 28 schools within the typical catchment area, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 20 rated Good. The nearest school is Walton Peak Flying High Academy (Ofsted: Good), 0.4 mi away.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very 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, 0.1 mi away. The nearest hospital is WALTON HOSPITAL, 0.3 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.5 mi away.
We map what’s nearby.Schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities around S40 3JE — each measured at its own radius, from a 0.25-mile crime count to a 2-mile school catchment.
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We blend in national context.Every local factor is combined with England’s Index of Multiple Deprivation, so a postcode is judged both on what’s actually nearby and on how the wider neighbourhood compares nationally.
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One score, six visible factors.Schools, Safety, Healthcare, Transport, Green space and Amenities each get their own 0–100 score; the six combine into the single NestScope Score above. No black box — see the full methodology.
05 — Questions
How many schools are near S40 3JE?
There are 28 schools within a 2-mile catchment of S40 3JE, including 1 rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Data from DfE GIAS / Ofsted.
Is S40 3JE safe?
1 crimes were reported within 0.25 mi of S40 3JE in the most recent month of UK Police API data. The area sits in IMD crime decile 9/10 nationally. For detailed crime breakdowns, visit the NestScope interactive map.
What transport is near S40 3JE?
Transport within 0.5 miles of S40 3JE includes 34 bus stops. Data from NaPTAN. About 6 km² is reachable from S40 3JE within 30 minutes by bus and rail (NestReach).
What is the NestScope Score for S40 3JE?
S40 3JE has a NestScope Score of 91/100 — one of the most affluent neighbourhoods in england. The score blends six local factors — schools, safety, healthcare, transport, green space and amenities — with England's Index of Multiple Deprivation for national context. See the full methodology for how it's calculated.
How far around S40 3JE does NestScope look?
NestScope draws on data at a different radius for each factor around S40 3JE: schools within 2 miles, GP surgeries and hospitals within 1.5 miles, crime within 0.25 miles (a quarter mile), and transport, green space and supermarkets within half a mile. These radii reflect how people actually reach each type of place.
