S42 area guide
Who lives in S42, what homes sell for, and how it compares on crime, schools and transport.
- Council
- North East Derbyshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Population
- 49,313 (2024)
S42Postcode district · Chesterfield
What S42 is like
The S42 postcode district in North East Derbyshire covers 848 live postcodes and is home to about 49,313 people in 21,138 households. 73.5% of households own their home, 10.6% rent privately and 15% are in social housing. The largest age group is 55–59, and 53% of adults are in work. On deprivation, it sits near the middle of the scale for England. Higher-harm crime is broadly in line with the England and Wales average. Homes in S42 sold for a median of £250,000 over the year to August 2026.
How S42 compares
Headline figures for S42, set against England as a whole.
Around the middle. Scored from 1 (most deprived in England) to 10 (least deprived).
Around the middle: 30.2 higher-harm crimes per 1,000 people a year vs 31.1 nationally.
Average annual income before tax, higher than 40% of neighbourhoods in England and Wales.
Worth knowing before you invest
Where S42 differs most from the national average.
- 01An older population
26% of residents are 65 or over, against 18.4% across England.
- 02Well-rated schoolsPositive
95% of the inspected schools nearby are rated good or better.
- 03Few private renters
Only 10.6% of households rent privately, against 20.5% across England.
- 04Mostly owner-occupied
73.5% of households own their home, against 61.3% across England.
S42 FAQs
01Is S42 a good place to live?Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
Deprivation, crime, schools and transport at a glance.
02How much does a house cost in S42?The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.
The median sale price over the last year was £250,000.
03Is S42 safe?How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
How recorded crime here compares with the national average.
04Who lives in S42?Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
Age, home ownership and housing from the census.
05Which council covers S42?The local authority for S42 is North East Derbyshire.
The local authority for S42 is North East Derbyshire.
06How well connected is S42?Connectivity scores 1.8 out of 10.
Connectivity scores 1.8 out of 10.
Sources: Census 2021 (ONS); ONS mid-year population estimates; police recorded crime; the English, Welsh and Scottish indices of deprivation; ONS small area income estimates; ONS private rents; DfE, Welsh and Scottish school registers and Ofsted; DfT NaPTAN; ORR estimates of station usage; HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right.