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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 47 recent sales, the median property price is £160,000 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
Detached12£348,750
Semi-Detached24£158,500
Terraced11£128,000

10 years median price trend in Boythorpe & Birdholme

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

Data Sources

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