Compton Street Holmewood, North East Derbyshire
36 addresses across 2 postcodes (S42), about 200 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27700340.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 2010 the median was £40,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 34 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, D: 20).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band A; Band D in North East Derbyshire costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 7 km (4.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Heath Community Peace Garden, is about 670 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 139 to 147 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is North Wingfield Medical Centre, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away.
- People: About 620 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 22% of households owned their home and 20% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 117 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | £40,000 | £40,000 | £40,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 May 2010 | 21 S42 5RP | Flat or maisonette | £40,000 | Leasehold. |
Energy performance certificates
34 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 78 m². Most common: Flat (16); House, end-terrace (4); Bungalow, end-terrace (4). Built: 1976-1982 (30); 1967-1975 (4). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (33).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in North East Derbyshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,467 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,193 | £2,467 | £3,015 | £3,563 | £4,111 | £4,933 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band A (73% of about 1,120 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Ellen House, Heath Road, Holmewood: up to 19 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S42 5RP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S42 5RZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 36 addresses are between 139 m and 147 m above sea level (144 m on average); the ground rises about 8 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S42 5RP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S42 5RZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Alfreton 383,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10 km (6.2 miles) | |
| Shirebrook 75,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.3 km (6.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 14 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Library Holmewood | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Clay Cross | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | InstaVolt Charging Station | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 39.9 km (25 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | North Wingfield Medical Centre | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 170 m |
| NHS dentists | Clay Cross Dental | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Clay Cross Hospital | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Police station | Clay Cross Police SNT | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ATM | 160 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Heath Community Peace Garden 690 m² | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 660 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.9 ha | 180 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,330 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel, a scheduled monument, 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stainsby defended manorial complex including site of chapel | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Williamthorpe Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 730 m (0.5 miles) north |
| Chapel Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Wolfie Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Stainsby Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Stainsby Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Broomridding Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.7 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 33 | 36 |
3 of the street's 36 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North East Derbyshire: see them on the North East Derbyshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heath Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Albans Lunch Club S44 5RA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Greenland S42 5RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Your Store S42 5RA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 23 Feb 2026 |
| Premier S42 5RA | Retailers - other | 150 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 24 Feb 2025 |
| Luchi's Kebab And Pizza House S42 5RA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Holmewood Breakfast & Brew S42 5RA | Other catering premises | 150 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tom's Tucker S42 5RB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 m | 4 Good | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Macintyre S42 5RB | Other catering premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd S42 5RB | Retailers - other | 180 m | Exempt | |
| Voyage Care S42 5SW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| Holmewood Care Home And Barnfield Care Home S42 5RH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Hudson's Traditional Butchers S42 5SH | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| The Meal S42 5SH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2026 |
| OnRoute Truckstops Limited Junction 29 S42 5SA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Star Kebab And Fish Bar S42 5QZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jun 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 54 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Public order | 12 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 |
| Other theft | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heath Road (29); On or near Cavendish Close (22); On or near Dukes Close (15); On or near Masefield Way (12); On or near Hunloke Road (9).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 22% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 10% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 43% | 17% |
| Private rented | 35% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 14% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 17% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 13% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 6% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 70% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 20% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 31% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Hardwick Close · Wood Street · Dukes Close · St Albans Close · Hunloke Road · Masefield Place · Heath Road · Queensway · Colliers Way · Cavendish Close · Queens Walk · Masefield Way
All the streets in S42 and across North East Derbyshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.