Property market | £193,788 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Doncaster Sheffield (19.7 miles) | |
Broadband | 49.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 95.5% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 4.5% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 292 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 317 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North East Derbyshire level) | |
Community | Median age is 44.6 | Population of 103,788 | Happiness is Below Average for Derbyshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chesterfield) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (57 mins) - Leeds (58 mins) - York (64 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (76 mins) | |
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£193,788 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Doncaster Sheffield (19.7 miles) | |
49.3mbps average broadband speeds (average broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 44.6 | 103,788 | Happiness is Below Average for Derbyshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 292 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 317 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (North East Derbyshire level) | |
5.0 burglaries per 1k people (Chesterfield) | |
- Birmingham New Street (57 mins) - Leeds (58 mins) - York (64 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (76 mins) | |
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Chesterfield has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Chesterfield has had a steep increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £321,163, which is up 7.2% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £193,788 (up 3.5% on last year) , a terraced house £151,134 (up 2.5% on last year) and a flat £115,498. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £531 per month. Property prices in Chesterfield are slightly lower than the average property prices across Derbyshire and are much lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Chesterfield, prices have risen slightly slower than the annual average price change seen across the Derbyshire region.
Property data is based on Chesterfield level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Chesterfield, or click here to browse the longer list of Chesterfield property transactions from 2023.
Chesterfield has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Netherthorpe School (Academy) which is a secondary school based in Ralph Road, Chesterfield. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Renishaw Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Speedwell Infant School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Norbriggs Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | No |
Netherthorpe School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Poolsbrook Primary Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Renishaw Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (9/29/2011) | 40 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Sheffield |
Speedwell Infant School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (11/21/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Chesterfield | |
Norbriggs Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 2: Good (7/4/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Chesterfield | |
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (3/27/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Chesterfield | |
Netherthorpe School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (10/5/2022) | 127 submissions 77.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Chesterfield |
Poolsbrook Primary Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Chesterfield |
School | Type |
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Renishaw Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (9/29/2011) 40 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Speedwell Infant School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/21/2018) |
Norbriggs Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (7/4/2018) |
Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (3/27/2014) |
Netherthorpe School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (10/5/2022) 127 submissions 77.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
Poolsbrook Primary Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary |
Station | Distance from Chesterfield | Commute options |
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Chesterfield A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | Nearby |
- Birmingham New Street (59 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (62 mins - CrossCountry - £304 monthly fare) View details - York (82 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (79 mins - East Midlands Railway) View details - London St Pancras (1 change(s) - 133 mins - Thameslink - £1245 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 146 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 145 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £1245 monthly fare) View details - London Bridge (1 change(s) - 147 mins - Thameslink - £1245 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 160 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1245 monthly fare) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 162 mins - Thameslink - £1245 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 171 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Wimbledon (1 change(s) - 175 mins - Thameslink - £1245 monthly fare) View details |
Kiveton Bridge A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +13% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 81 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 92 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 96 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 109 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Woodhouse A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +11% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 75 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 86 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 90 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 103 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Kiveton Park A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +4% from the previous year. | 8 miles |
- Leeds (1 change(s) - 85 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 96 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 100 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 113 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Chesterfield) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of Chesterfield residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 95.5% | 81.7% |
Asian | 1.9% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 1.4% | 2.9% |
Black | 0.8% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.4% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the North East Derbyshire consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.5% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 10.7% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 11.5% | 292 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 20.2% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.3% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 13.3% | |
Routine occupations | 13.8% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 7.5% | 317 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 4.3% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Derbyshire is average (52mbps). Chesterfield is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 49.3mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the North East Derbyshire level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 49.3 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 94.3% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.3% |
Crime stats were found at the Chesterfield level:
Type | Chesterfield | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 89 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 5 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 11 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 38 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Chesterfield.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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Yorkshire | River Rother, River Hipper, River Drone, Whitting | River Rother from Chesterfield to Staveley, including the Rivers Hipper, Drone and Whitting |
Yorkshire | River Doe Lea | The River Doe Lea from Hardwick Hall to Staveley |
Yorkshire | River Doe Lea | Properties in Staveley including Riverdale Park and properties on Worksop Road |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Chesterfield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £193,788 Detached: £321,163 | 89 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 11.5% residents in higher managerial positions 7.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Wirksworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Bakewell, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Matlock, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: | N/A |
Buxton, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Edale, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Glossop, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 14.1% residents in higher managerial positions 6.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Belper, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Smalley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 | 9.6% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Heage, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 | 9.6% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Quarndon, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 | 16.7% residents in higher managerial positions 5.2% residents long-term unemployed |
Duffield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Darley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 19Secondary: 9 | 11.1% residents in higher managerial positions 7.9% residents long-term unemployed |
Allestree, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Chellaston, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 | 7.4% residents in higher managerial positions 14.0% residents long-term unemployed |
Breadsall, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £211,648 Detached: £316,751 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Chesterfield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Hot property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £193,788 Detached: £321,163 | 89 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Wirksworth, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Bakewell, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Matlock, Derbyshire Affordability: Expensive Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Affluent Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £320,412 Detached: £502,868 | 44 | Primary: 6Secondary: |
Buxton, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 2 |
Edale, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Glossop, Derbyshire Affordability: Average Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £292,192 Detached: £469,664 | 65 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Belper, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
Smalley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 1 |
Heage, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 3Secondary: 1 |
Quarndon, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 5Secondary: 3 |
Duffield, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £207,439 Detached: £337,497 | 66 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
Darley, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 19Secondary: 9 |
Allestree, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 11Secondary: 6 |
Chellaston, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £204,841 Detached: £322,266 | 117 | Primary: 12Secondary: 4 |
Breadsall, Derbyshire Affordability: Very affordable Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £211,648 Detached: £316,751 | 74 | Primary: 8Secondary: 2 |
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