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Dunston

England / East Midlands / Chesterfield / Dunston

About

Dunston is a residential area located in the borough of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. It sits approximately 3 miles south of Chesterfield town centre, offering a quieter setting while remaining well-connected. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, semi-detached properties, and some smaller terraces. Local amenities include a primary school, a convenience store, and a pub, catering to everyday needs.

The surrounding landscape includes open fields and green spaces, providing opportunities for walks and outdoor activities. Dunston is close to the A61, making it convenient for commuting to Chesterfield or nearby towns. The area maintains a community feel, with local events occasionally held at the village hall. Its proximity to both countryside and urban facilities makes it a practical choice for families and commuters.

Area overview

On average Dunston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 113 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dunston is £31,600 per year. There are 5 schools in Dunston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
113
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dunston Population
8,004
Population density
1,661.2 per km²

Demographics

British
7,385
92.25%
Other White
163
2.04%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
64
0.8%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
46
0.57%
Indian
43
0.54%
Total population: 8,005

Housing

Social rents from council
1,332
34.91%
Owns outright
1,023
26.82%
Owns with a mortgage
858
22.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
426
11.17%
Other social rented
89
2.33%
Total households: 3,815

Property prices in Dunston

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Dunston area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached16£377,500
Flats1£84,000
Semi-Detached47£212,000
Terraced9£135,000

10 years price trend in Dunston

All postcodes in Dunston

S418SU

Chaucer Road

S419AB

Duke Street

S418AG

Gatefield Close

S418JD

Coniston Road

S418JG

Skelwith Close

S418PN

Salisbury Avenue

S418SL

Elm Close

S418SS

Chaucer Road

S418ST

Stand Road

S418TP

Lancaster Road

S419AQ

Carrwood Road

S418QT

Blandford Drive

S418UJ

Devonshire Close

S418SY

Elm Lodge Farm Close

S418DN

Buttermere Close

S418QL

Littlemoor

S419FG

Beresford Way

S418AN

Brome Head Way

S418AW

Dunston

S418EY

Dunston Lane

S418PF

Cranborne Road

S418PU

Dunston

S418QS

Ringwood Avenue

S418TD

Edmund Street

S418UL

Devonshire Close

S419AF

Chapel Street

S418AF

Ambleside Close

S418DS

Ennerdale Crescent

S418DH

Caulfield Close

S418FD

Cumberland Drive

S418HD

Cordwell Avenue

S418NG

Dunston Court

S418NR

Venture Way

S418SJ

Stand Road

S418TW

Allsops Place

S418TY

Mountcastle Street

S418DL

Bowness Close

S418HF

Kirkstone Road

S418QQ

Broom Close

S419RY

Sheepbridge Lane

S418NX

Dunston

S418TN

Racecourse Road

S418BU

Rose Wood Close

S418BY

Sudhall Close

S419BF

Coniston Road

S418TX

Mountcastle Street

S418XA

Dunston Road

S418RL

Avenue Road

S418EH

Derwent Crescent

S418HJ

Keswick Drive

S418JQ

Cartmel Crescent

S418TU

Arundel Close

S418BL

Cordwell Avenue

S418EQ

Ulverston Road

S418JN

Silverdale Close

S418PE

Cranborne Road

S418UB

Devonshire Close

S418UQ

Devonshire Close

S419SJ

Dunston

S418DW

Avenue Road

S418DY

Sedbergh Crescent

S418EA

Broom Close

S418FA

Dunston Lane

S418HE

Kirkstone Road

S418JB

Devonshire Close

S418NE

Dunston Road

S418PD

Dunston

S418RQ

Avenue Road

S418TG

Dunston

S418TH

Occupation Road

S418TQ

St John's Mount

S419AD

Duke Street

S419RA

Dunston Road

S418EU

Cumberland Drive

S418NA

Scarsdale Road

S418NL

Dunston Court

S418HX

Gorman Close

S418JH

Arnside Close

S418NW

Coniston Road

S418TF

Dunston

S418RR

Highgrove Close

S418UD

Devonshire Close

S418UG

Devonshire Close

S418BF

Eskdale Close

S418HN

Keswick Drive

S418HH

Keswick Drive

S418JW

Coniston Road

S418PG

Cranborne Road

S418UF

Devonshire Close

S418EG

Grasmere Close

S418EJ

Thirlmere Road

S418HG

Newby Road

S418QN

Dunston

S418TL

Sherbourne Avenue

S418DA

Cordwell Avenue

S418DX

Broughton Road

S418LX

Duke Street

S418TJ

Occupation Road

S418TR

Lancaster Road

S419SG

Dunston

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.