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About

Dunston ward lies on the eastern edge of the Chesterfield borough, primarily consisting of residential suburbs. The area is characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more modern developments, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Local amenities are centred around community facilities and several small shopping parades serving daily needs. The ward includes green spaces like Dunston Recreation Ground, offering recreational areas for residents.

The landscape is marked by its proximity to the River Rother, which flows along the ward's southern boundary. Agricultural land and pockets of woodland on its eastern fringes provide a transition into the wider Derbyshire countryside. Dunston is home to the historic St. Leonard's Church, a Grade II listed building with origins dating back to the Norman period, situated near the older core of the settlement. Transport links are defined by the A617 road, a key route connecting the area to Chesterfield town centre and beyond.

Area overview

On average Dunston has high deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 34.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dunston is £39,538 per year. There are 6 schools in Dunston: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Dunston

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £305K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Dunston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£375,000£288
Semi-Detached56£194,000£226
Terraced3£175,000£246
Flats1£84,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£123,750£108,500
2017£200,000£138,750£125,000
2018£268,500£140,000£120,000
2019£293,750£155,000£130,000
2020£332,500£169,500£120,000
2021£355,000£175,000£145,000
2022£412,000£176,250£175,000
2023£370,000£192,500£138,000
2024£367,500£190,500£155,000
2025£406,000£199,500£145,000
2026£370,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£151£143
2017£228£158£152
2018£218£162£148
2019£241£187£180
2020£261£195£189
2021£264£211£195
2022£261£208£214
2023£299£217£197
2024£292£227£237
2025£284£230£212
2026£281£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dunston in the last year.

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.