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About

Chesterfield is a market town in Derbyshire, located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historic architecture, including the iconic Crooked Spire Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The town has a strong industrial heritage, with roots in coal mining and steel production. Today, Chesterfield serves as a commercial and retail hub for the surrounding area.

The district features a mix of urban and green spaces, with Queen’s Park offering recreational facilities and walking trails. Chesterfield is well-connected by road and rail, with easy access to Sheffield and Derby. The town hosts a weekly market, one of the largest in the region, attracting visitors from nearby communities. Residential areas range from Victorian terraces to modern developments, catering to a variety of lifestyles.

Area overview

On average Chesterfield has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Chesterfield is £36,614 per year. There are 50 schools in Chesterfield: 36 primary (0 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 8 secondary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chesterfield Population
103,569
Population density
1,568.4 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96,392
93.07%
Other White
1,982
1.91%
Indian
679
0.66%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
594
0.57%
African
444
0.43%
Total population: 103,568

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
17,249
35.89%
Owns with a mortgage
12,824
26.68%
Social rents from council
8,428
17.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
6,882
14.32%
Other social rented
1,539
3.2%
Total households: 48,058

Property prices in Chesterfield

Based on 1,181 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Chesterfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £54,205 up to £870,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached338£331,298
Flats69£120,000
Semi-Detached518£189,973
Terraced256£143,750

10 years median price trend in Chesterfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chesterfield.

All wards in Chesterfield

Brampton East & Boythorpe

Brampton West & Loundsley Green

Brimington North

Brimington South

Brockwell

Dunston

Hasland

Linacre

Rother

Spire

Staveley Central

Staveley North

Staveley South

Walton

Whittington

Whittington Moor

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.