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Gosforth Valley

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About

Gosforth Valley is a residential area situated on the eastern edge of Chesterfield, within the North East Derbyshire district. The ward is characterised by modern housing estates, primarily built from the late 20th century onwards, which are arranged around a network of quiet, curving roads and cul-de-sacs. The layout incorporates significant areas of maintained green space, including playing fields and small parks that provide recreational areas for residents.

The local geography is defined by its position on a gentle valley slope. A notable feature is the presence of the Gosforth Valley Nature Reserve, a reclaimed site with wetlands and woodland paths created from former clay pits. This reserve offers a contrast to the built environment and supports local wildlife. The area is served by a local shopping precinct containing essential amenities, fostering a self-contained community atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Gosforth Valley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 27 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gosforth Valley is £60,297 per year. The median sale price in Gosforth Valley is £349,000 (around £347 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £259,000 and £430,000. There are 2 schools in Gosforth Valley: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gosforth Valley is home to around 5,811 people, with a population density of about 2,575.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
27
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gosforth Valley Population
5,811
Population density
2,575.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.63(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.78(-48%)
Shoplifting
3.79(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-54%)
Burglary
2.41(-28%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,569
95.84%
Other White
75
1.29%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.55%
Irish
20
0.34%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
18
0.31%
Total population: 5,811

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,764
36.59%
Level 3 (A level)
845
17.53%
No qualifications
647
13.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
640
13.28%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
475
9.85%
Total 16+ residents: 4,821

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,411
55.57%
Owns with a mortgage
794
31.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
150
5.91%
Social rents from council
93
3.66%
Other social rented
38
1.5%
Total households: 2,539

Property prices in Gosforth Valley

Median price: £349,000
Price per sq ft: £347
Sales (last 12 months): 67
Typical range (middle 50%): £259K – £430K

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £349,000 (about £347 per square foot) in Gosforth Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £158,250 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gosforth Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached36£422,500£367
Semi-Detached26£259,000£317
Terraced5£220,000£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gosforth Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£129,500£193,500£155,975
2017£302,500£126,000£190,000£148,250
2018£315,000£143,750£201,500£165,000
2019£317,000£128,000£210,500£165,000
2020£320,750£145,000£220,000£176,000
2021£370,000£97,500£228,625£180,000
2022£405,500£150,000£265,000£211,500
2023£355,000£145,000£257,500£186,000
2024£380,000£160,000£259,000£220,000
2025£400,000£152,500£263,000£216,000
2026£417,500—£237,500£225,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£193£237£197
2017£274£195£226£157
2018£266£197£250£208
2019£290£189£246£179
2020£290£202£264£218
2021£315£151£265£253
2022£363£178£310£259
2023£350£228£333£206
2024£356£256£304£285
2025£366£240£314£269
2026£380—£332£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gosforth Valley in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district.

Band A£1,644
Band B£1,918
Band C£2,193
Band D£2,467
Band E£3,015
Band F£3,563
Band G£4,111
Band H£4,933

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Gosforth Valley ward.

Local councillors

Lilian Deighton

Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michelle Emmens

Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard Welton

Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

All postcodesin Gosforth Valley

S188PB

Sherwood Place

S188RE

Norbury Close

S181AA

Woodside Lane

S188QS

Arundel Close

S181NX

Summerwood Croft

S181NY

Summerwood Place

S188RR

Ashford Close

S188WG

Crawshaw Mews

S188RX

Marston Close

S188QG

Heaton Close

S188QP

Ravensdale Road

S188PW

Patterdale Close

S188ZW

Chatsworth Place

S188PS

Grasmere Road

S188NH

Sheards Way

S181QW

Gainsborough Road

S188RP

Hayfield Close

S188QL

Chaddesden Close

S188QD

Ormesby Close

S181QQ

Romney Drive

S188ZF

Cromarty Rise

S188YU

Elvaston Close

S188PT

Keswick Place

S188QR

Allestree Drive

S188RL

Wingfield Close

S188RB

Ingleby Close

S188PD

Windermere Avenue

S188QH

Lynwood Close

S188RG

Roston Close

S188RZ

Radbourne Common

S181PB

Summerwood Lane