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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 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 46% 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
120
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
73.81(+114%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.3(+2%)
Public order
13.17(+90%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.27(+51%)
Other theft
5.56(-2%)
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

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£211
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £275K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £211 per square foot) in Boythorpe & Birdholme area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£313,750£291
Semi-Detached26£158,500£199
Terraced5£130,000£147
Flats2£122,500£198

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Boythorpe & Birdholme

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£237,500£105,000£78,000
2017£228,000£110,000£84,000
2018£240,000£115,000£85,000
2019£274,000£135,000£116,000
2020£266,750£125,000£93,500
2021£275,000£138,000£112,500
2022£315,000£165,000£117,500
2023£230,000£150,000£127,500
2024£322,475£162,475£150,000
2025£300,000£165,500£123,500
2026£323,750£124,000£145,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£124£99
2017£218£135£119
2018£238£136£114
2019£235£150£123
2020£252£138£121
2021£272£158£138
2022£251£175£153
2023£238£195£152
2024£274£182£158
2025£303£194£156
2026£300£154£157
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Boythorpe & Birdholme.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

All postcodes in Boythorpe & Birdholme

S402TF

Church Street South

S402UQ

Chepstow Close

S402EU

Derby Road

S402SQ

St Augustines Avenue

S402UE

Kingsclere Walk

S402SA

St Augustines Road

S402HP

Stubbing Road

S402SE

St Augustines Crescent

S402FE

Staunton Close

S402TQ

Birdholme Crescent

S402UG

Chepstow Close

S402QP

Hillberry Rise

S402HT

Birchwood Crescent

S402JB

Robin Croft

S402SS

Grinton Walk

S403HL

Whitecotes Lane

S402JE

Langer Lane

S402TA

Grangewood Road

S402LB

Broadgorse Close

S402HQ

Farm Close

S402LR

Boythorpe Road

S402RZ

St Augustines Rise

S402HJ

Moston Walk

S402SZ

Kingsley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.