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About

Dunston is a residential area situated on the eastern side of Chesterfield. It is primarily composed of housing estates, with a mix of property types from different decades. The area contains local convenience shops and services catering to daily needs, alongside several community-focused pubs. Its position provides straightforward access to the A617, a major route towards the M1 motorway.

The landscape is characterised by gentle slopes and open green spaces, including Dunston Park. A notable local feature is the 'Dunston Dog', a large, stylised canine sculpture made from reclaimed industrial machinery parts, which sits at a prominent roadside location. The area has a quiet, suburban atmosphere, with Chesterfield town centre a short drive away for more extensive amenities.

Area overview

On average Dunston has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96 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 per household in Dunston is £39,377 per year. There are 5 schools in Dunston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dunston is home to around 8,004 people, with a population density of about 1,661.2 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
96
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

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
55.47(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.87(-16%)
Public order
9.25(+33%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.37(+12%)
Shoplifting
7.75(-13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,569
23.99%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,440
22.02%
Level 3 (A level)
1,134
17.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
975
14.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
827
12.65%
Total 16+ residents: 6,539

Housing

Housing tenure

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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Dunston area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £600,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dunston 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 Dunston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£419,000
Flats3£125,000
Semi-Detached49£200,000
Terraced7£135,000

10 years median price trend in Dunston

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

All postcodes in Dunston

S418BT

Cordwell Avenue

S418EE

Ulverston Road

S418FG

Eskdale Close

S418NN

Racecourse Road

S418TA

Avenue Road

S418BN

Cordwell Avenue

S418EZ

Dunston Lane

S418JU

Kendal Road

S418NY

Dunston Road

S418PB

Dunston

Data Sources

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