21,703TOTAL POPULATION
9,455HOUSEHOLDS
6.0%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,280AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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S44 POSTCODE REGION

Sheffield (S44)

The S44 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 690 individual postcodes.

There are 59 electoral wards in the S44 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the North East Derbyshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 15% of people in S44 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of S44 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The S44 postcode is in the Derbyshire area of the Sheffield district in the United Kingdom and covers most of the rural villages and smaller towns of the area. It includes villages such as Tupton, Shirland, Bolsover, Elmton, Glapwell, King's Newton and New Tupton.

S44 is known as a holiday area as its villages boast attractive rural landscapes with rolling green hills in the Peak District and activities such as outdoor pursuits, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and golf. There are numerous holiday cottages and accommodation options, as well as pubs and shops within the local towns, making it a great spot to visit for a weekend or longer break.

The Bolsover district council is responsible for local government services in S44 and is located in the nearby market town of Bolsover. On average, its council tax rate is in the middle of the UK average, with a Band A rate of £46.43 per year.

There are numerous primary, secondary and post 16 educational facilities in S44, with St John's Primary School and New Bolsover Primary School being popular options for primary education. Shirland Primary School and Tupton Primary School in the Tupton area are also highly rated.

S44 is served by two local bus routes and numerous coach services, which make it easy to get to the nearby towns and cities.

Sporting activities within S44 consist of popular football clubs, such as Tupton Tigers F.C. and local cricket and golf clubs. In addition, there is the newly-refurbished Bolsover swimming centre and leisure centre, as well as outdoor activities in the likes of the reservoirs and nature reserves of the area.

TheS44 postcode, situated in the Derbyshire area of the Sheffield district in the UK, is an attractive holiday spot with plenty of rural activities and attractions available to visitors. It is also a great area for those who are looking for a more permanent move, with attractive housing options, primary and secondary schools, and transport links to the nearby larger towns and cities.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 89%WORKING
  • 11%UNEMPLOYED

11% of people in S44 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 15%AB
  • 54%C2/C2
  • 32%DE

According to census records, 15% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 96%WHITE
  • 4%NON-WHITE

96% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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S44Derbyshire

Derbyshire

The county of Derbyshire

S44 is located in the county of Derbyshire, in England.

Derbyshire has a total population of 1,042,000, making it the 20th largest county in the UK.

Derbyshire has a total area of 1013 square miles, and a population density of 396 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Derbyshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeS44
Postal TownSheffield
MSOA NameNorth East Derbyshire 007
LSOA NameNorth East Derbyshire 007B
CountyDerbyshire
RegionDerbyshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth East Derbyshire
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

S44 Electoral Wards

The postal region of S44, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Arkwright Town
Astwith
Ault Hucknall
Barrow Hill
Bolsover
Bramley Vale
Brimington
Brimington Common
Calow
Calow Green
Carr Vale
Clowne
Cock Alley
Common End
Corbriggs
Doe Lea
Duckmanton
Duckmanton
Elmton
Glapwell
Grassmoor
Harlesthorpe
Heath
Hepthorne Lane
Highfields
Hills Town
Hollingwood
Holmewood
Inkersall
Inkersall Green
Limekiln Field
Long Duckmanton
Mastin Moor
Middlecroft
Netherthorpe
New Bolsover
New Brimington
New Houghton
North Wingfield
Owlcotes
Oxcroft
Oxcroft Estate
Palterton
Pleasley
Pools Brook
Poolsbrook
Rowthorne
Rylah
Scarcliffe
Shuttlewood
Stainsby
Stanfree
Staveley
Stony Houghton
Sutton Scarsdale
Temple Normanton
Williamthorpe
Winsick
Woodside
Woodthorpe
Browse Postcodes in S44

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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