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About

Little Chester sits on the north bank of the River Derwent, just east of Derby's city centre. The area is known for its Roman history, with the street pattern of Sadler Gate and Chester Green following ancient roads. Residential streets feature terraced housing and converted mills, alongside modern developments.

A section of the city's Roman walls remains visible near the Old Chester Road. The area functions as a residential neighbourhood with local shops and pubs, directly bordering the river and its walking paths. The historic Derby Royal Infirmary site has been redeveloped into housing.

Area overview

On average Little Chester has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 189 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Little Chester is £43,894 per year. There are 5 schools in Little Chester: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Little Chester is home to around 8,244 people, with a population density of about 4,269.1 per km2.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
189
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
35.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Little Chester Population
8,244
Population density
4,269.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
78.24(+127%)
Public order
28.51(+312%)
Anti-social behaviour
27.41(+62%)
Drugs
20.74(+613%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.38(+174%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,144
74.5%
Other White
675
8.18%
African
246
2.98%
Indian
149
1.81%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
147
1.78%
Total population: 8,247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
2,462
32.89%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,410
32.2%
No qualifications
980
13.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
727
9.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
481
6.43%
Total 16+ residents: 7,485

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,202
33.28%
Other social rented
603
16.69%
Social rents from council
599
16.58%
Owns with a mortgage
532
14.73%
Owns outright
494
13.68%
Total households: 3,612

Property prices in Little Chester

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Little Chester area, with individual transactions ranging from £33,500 up to £360,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Little Chester 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 Little Chester over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced37£200,000
Flats39£115,000
Semi-Detached7£170,000

10 years median price trend in Little Chester

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

All postcodes in Little Chester

DE13TE

Brook Street

DE13LW

William Street

DE13BN

Edward Street

DE13PQ

Whitecross Gardens

DE13TJ

Waterloo Court

DE13HR

West Avenue

DE13RU

Caesar Street

DE13LR

Nuns Street

DE12DA

Clarke Street

DE223AH

Ashbourne Road

DE13ED

Arthur Street

DE11DF

Friar Gate

DE13BF

Riverview Court

DE13LA

Bridge Street

DE13BB

Duffield Road

DE13JB

St Helens Street

DE13SN

Cowley Street

DE12BZ

Robert Street

DE13TD

Derventio Close

DE13SD

Camp Street

DE13TS

Charing Court

DE13EG

Arthur Street

DE13JD

Full Street

DE13AJ

North Street

DE13QY

Mansfield Road

DE13BX

Duke Street

DE13BU

Bath Street

DE13TL

Euston Drive

DE13FG

Bath Street

DE13AX

Darley Lane

DE13LE

Little Bridge Street

DE13UF

Brook Street

DE13RF

Mansfield Road

DE13LD

Bridge Street

DE13JW

Kedleston Street

DE13LL

Nuns Street

DE13QU

St Marys Wharf Road

DE223AN

Merchant Street

DE13EF

Arthur Street

DE214AS

Alfreton Road

DE12BU

Clarke Street

DE13BY

Handyside Street

DE13EE

King Street

DE13HH

Parker Street

DE13LG

Brookbridge Court

DE13UB

Brook Street

DE13RY

John Lombe Drive

DE13HF

Parker Street

DE13TT

Mansfield Road

DE223AF

Ashbourne Road

DE13DD

St Marys Court

DE223AG

Ashbourne Road

DE13QL

Adler Court

DE214TR

Magnus Court

DE11DU

Brick Street

DE13GY

St Helens Street

DE13UG

Brook Street

DE13SZ

Kingsmead Walk

DE13BG

Duffield Road

DE13RZ

Vivian Street

DE13RR

City Road

DE13GZ

Lodge Lane

DE11DA

Friar Gate

DE214AF

Alfreton Road

DE223AT

Colvile Street

DE13PJ

Watson Street

DE13PB

Brook Street

DE13LF

Bridge Street

DE11DZ

Agard Street

DE13TB

Mansfield Road

DE223BF

Ashbourne Road

DE13AY

North Parade

DE13HB

Lodge Lane

DE223AZ

Kingsmead Industrial Estate

DE13AB

Prime Parkway

DE13QR

Nottingham Road

DE12BY

Alice Street

DE214RT

Alfreton Road

DE13BH

Duffield Road

DE13JG

Garden Street

DE13QH

Leyland Street

DE13HZ

Bridge Street

DE13HU

Quarn Way

DE13TQ

Fox Street

DE13RD

Darley

DE223EB

Mill Gate

DE13RW

Drage Street

DE13AZ

North Street

DE13AU

Darley

DE223AA

Ashbourne Road

DE13QB

Prime Enterprise Park

DE11EN

Buckland Close

DE214BF

Alfreton Road

DE13RS

St Pauls Road

DE13FW

St Nicholas Mews

DE223BD

Pybus Street

DE13HD

King Street

DE13BT

Bath Street

DE223DS

Ashbourne Road

DE13RB

Mansfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.