Area Report
Last updated 07 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
One of the harder-pressed parts of Chesterfield: a school rated Good within a short walk, roughly 11 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around S43 3LF.
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
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 14 schools in total
- IMD education decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Poolsbrook Primary Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 1.8)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 3 dentists, pharmacy 0.9 mi within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 7 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 11 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- 75.8 ha total
- largest park 72.9 ha (0.07 mi away)
Nearest: Playground (0.15 ha) — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
7shops & libraries
- 6 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Heron, Asda, Morrisons, Central England Co-operative…
- nearest 0.8 mi
- library 1.1 mi
Nearest: Heron Staveley — 0.8 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near S43 3LF.
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 S43.
Average sold price by property type across the S43 district, 2021–2026.
About S43 3LF
S43 3LF scores 65/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and safety — right beside a Country Park. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, S43 3LF is a more affordable, lower-income neighbourhood — IMD decile 1/10, ranked 2,678 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 7/10).
There are 14 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Poolsbrook Primary Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is available, with 3 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. A pharmacy is 0.9 mi away.
