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Boythorpe & Birdholme

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About

Boythorpe and Birdholme form residential neighbourhoods situated to the south of Chesterfield town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, primarily terraced and semi-detached homes built in the early to mid-20th century. Local amenities include several convenience stores, takeaways, and pubs serving the immediate community, with broader shopping needs met in the town centre.

The area is bordered by the railway line and the River Hipper, which flows through a section of the district. Boythorpe is notably home to the historic St. Augustine's Church, a local landmark with a distinctive spire visible from parts of the neighbourhood. Green spaces are provided by smaller recreation grounds and the proximity to Queen's Park.

Area overview

On average Boythorpe & Birdholme has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 116 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 46.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boythorpe & Birdholme is £36,652 per year. There are 1 schools in Boythorpe & Birdholme: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boythorpe & Birdholme is home to around 6,300 people, with a population density of about 4,134.4 per km2.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
116
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boythorpe & Birdholme Population
6,300
Population density
4,134.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.48(+106%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.46(+6%)
Public order
11.9(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.75(+58%)
Other theft
5.4(-7%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,761
91.46%
Other White
195
3.1%
Other
41
0.65%
Chinese
39
0.62%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.62%
Total population: 6,299

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,387
26.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,003
19.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
820
15.92%
Level 3 (A level)
798
15.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
683
13.26%
Total 16+ residents: 5,150

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,315
43.7%
Owns outright
770
25.59%
Owns with a mortgage
503
16.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
245
8.14%
Other social rented
131
4.35%
Total households: 3,009

Property prices in Boythorpe & Birdholme

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £165,500 in Boythorpe & Birdholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boythorpe & Birdholme in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£317,500
Flats1£175,000
Semi-Detached25£157,000
Terraced11£128,000

10 years median price trend in Boythorpe & Birdholme

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme.

All postcodes in Boythorpe & Birdholme

S402NG

Harehill Mews

S402TH

Byron Road

S403RQ

Wisbech Close

S402SW

Burns Close

S402UG

Chepstow Close

S402HY

Birchwood Crescent

S402HL

Birchwood Crescent

S402HU

Birchwood Crescent

S402TA

Grangewood Road

S402PB

Rufford Close

S402NU

Hunloke Avenue

S402HQ

Farm Close

S402JA

Harehill Road

S402LY

Hucklow Avenue

S402FE

Staunton Close

S402ST

Melling Close

S402RZ

St Augustines Rise

S402TL

Bacons Lane

S402UJ

Harper Hill Close

S402LX

Foolow Avenue

S403RP

Holbeach Drive

S402RS

Clarkson Avenue

S402TE

Grangewood Road

S402LZ

Grindlow Avenue

S402UQ

Chepstow Close

S402ES

Derby Road

S402NT

Hunloke Avenue

S402RX

St Augustines Mount

S402SE

St Augustines Crescent

S402HS

The Stride

S402JU

Rushen Mount

S402QP

Hillberry Rise

S402SP

Rother

S402SH

St Augustines Avenue

S402SX

Bacons Lane

S403SD

Whitecotes Close

S402LR

Boythorpe Road

S402RU

St Augustines Drive

S402SF

St Augustines Road

S402HW

Birchwood Crescent

S402JF

Langerfield Avenue

S402JR

Lillymede Close

S402SA

St Augustines Road

S402TQ

Birdholme Crescent

S402SB

St Augustines Road

S402TG

Church Street South

S403SA

Bennimoor Way

S402GT

Melling Court

S402JP

Langer Lane

S402LB

Broadgorse Close

S402WD

Canterbury Close

S402HT

Birchwood Crescent

S402JN

Langer Lane

S402JY

Chepstow Close

S402RY

St Augustines Mount

S403SB

Rother Close

S402NW

Rockley Close

S403HL

Whitecotes Lane

S402NB

Boythorpe Road

S402SS

Grinton Walk

S402UP

Wilkinson Close

S402EU

Derby Road

S402JD

Wingerworth Way

S402LS

Sitwell Avenue

S402RR

Mound Road

S402QW

Park Close

S402SD

St Augustines Crescent

S402HN

Birchwood Crescent

S402JE

Langer Lane

S402JT

Fairford Close

S402NL

Branton Close

S402RT

Johnstone Close

S402UE

Kingsclere Walk

S402HH

Frinton Close

S402SZ

Kingsley Avenue

S403RT

Whitecotes Park

S402JW

Langer Lane

S402HX

Birchwood Crescent

S402PE

Hunloke Crescent

S402UD

Chertsey Close

S402HJ

Moston Walk

S402JH

Thornbridge Crescent

S402HF

Wren Park Close

S402SQ

St Augustines Avenue

S402SR

Carlyon Gardens

S402UH

Emmetfield Close

S402UL

Devizes Close

S402HE

Park Street

S402JQ

Carlton Road

S402LU

Wardlow Close

S402TF

Church Street South

S402SY

Dryden Avenue

S402PD

Hunloke Avenue

S402PF

Hunloke Avenue

S402LT

Hucklow Avenue

S402HG

Malton Walk

S402JJ

Langer Lane

S402PA

Hunloke Avenue

S402HZ

Birchwood Crescent

S402ND

Boythorpe Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.