Affluence in S44 5SJ
How S44 5SJ ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- Grassmoor & Holmewood
- Council
- North East Derbyshire
- Region
- East Midlands
- Neighbourhood population
- 2,582 (2024)
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How well off S44 5SJ is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the S44 5SJ area averages decile 2.0 of 10 — among the most deprived fifth of England. Its weakest domain is health and disability (decile 1.0). The index ranks places within England only, so it can't be compared across the UK's nations.
- Health and disability1.0
- Employment2.0
- Education and skills2.0
- Crime2.0
- Income3.0
- Older people in low-income households3.0
- Children in low-income families4.0
- Barriers to housing and services5.0
- Living environment8.0
Household income
ONS's estimate of mean household income before tax, 2022/23. Published for neighbourhoods of around 7,000 people; areas spanning several are weighted by households.
Who is in work
Across England, 55.7% of adults are in work; the S44 5SJ area is broadly in line with that, at 54.7%. 18.5% are retired and 5.2% are full-time students.
Social grade
Across England, 33.2% of adults work in managerial or professional jobs; the S44 5SJ area is below that, at 25.5%.
Highest qualification
Across England, 33.9% of adults hold a degree or equivalent; the S44 5SJ area is well below that, at 23.2%. 24% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren't published for single postcodes, so everything on this tab describes the neighbourhood S44 5SJ sits in (Grassmoor & Holmewood): about 2,582 residents.
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.