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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
80.91(+136%)
Public order
29.11(+317%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.47(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
21.71(+191%)
Drugs
17.22(+496%)
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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £157,000 in Little Chester area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £415,000.

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
Detached1£165,000
Flats35£115,000
Semi-Detached4£167,500
Terraced34£212,500

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

DE13TP

Mansfield Road

DE11DU

Brick Street

DE13BQ

Henry Street

DE13LE

Little Bridge Street

DE13AU

Darley

DE13BG

Duffield Road

DE13FW

St Nicholas Mews

DE13JG

Garden Street

DE13JW

Kedleston Street

DE13QZ

Mansfield Road

DE13RG

Caesar Street

DE11BX

Friar Gate

DE13BP

Belper Road

DE13HH

Parker Street

DE223HF

Shaws Green

DE12DA

Clarke Street

DE13DD

St Marys Court

DE13UF

Brook Street

DE223AG

Ashbourne Road

DE13LZ

Mundy Close

DE13RF

Mansfield Road

DE13SY

Kingsmead Close

DE223DS

Ashbourne Road

DE221FR

Kedleston Road

DE223AT

Colvile Street

DE13LD

Bridge Street

DE13LJ

St Johns Terrace

DE13RH

Auriga Court

DE13SN

Cowley Street

DE13UA

Brook Street

DE13LB

Bridge Street

DE13PF

Brook Street

DE13RA

Mansfield Road

DE13SD

Camp Street

DE13AZ

North Street

DE13QQ

Nottingham Road

DE13QS

Nottingham Road

DE214AB

Alfreton Road

DE223AZ

Kingsmead Industrial Estate

DE11DZ

Agard Street

DE13LF

Bridge Street

DE13FF

Edward Street

DE13HW

Quarn Way

DE13PS

Mundy Street

DE13HD

King Street

DE13LT

William Street

DE13TL

Euston Drive

DE11DJ

Friar Gate

DE13NA

Gisborne Green

DE13QL

Adler Court

DE13RJ

Mansfield Street

DE13RQ

City Road

DE13TT

Mansfield Road

DE223FL

Ashbourne Road

DE13LL

Nuns Street

DE13RB

Mansfield Road

DE223AP

Merchants Corner

DE214AF

Alfreton Road

DE13EF

Arthur Street

DE13PJ

Watson Street

DE13HU

Quarn Way

DE11DY

Mill Street

DE12BZ

Robert Street

DE13LG

Brookbridge Court

DE13SZ

Kingsmead Walk

DE13UE

Brook Street

DE13BB

Duffield Road

DE13GY

St Helens Street

DE13NB

Leaper Street

DE13SW

Parker Close

DE13TQ

Fox Street

DE13AJ

North Street

DE214RT

Alfreton Road

DE13BA

Duke Street

DE13BY

Handyside Street

DE13FE

Margaret Street

DE13GZ

Lodge Lane

DE13HT

St Helen's Street

DE13PT

Mundy Street

DE214BF

Alfreton Road

DE11GY

Friar Gate

DE13PH

Brook Street

DE11DG

Agard Street

DE12LF

Fox Street

DE13TN

Mansfield Road

DE11DA

Friar Gate

DE13JB

St Helens Street

DE13JD

Full Street

DE13LR

Nuns Street

DE214AS

Alfreton Road

DE11DW

Markeaton Street

DE13AY

North Parade

DE13BE

Epworth Villas

DE13RX

Roman Road

DE13WD

Lodge Lane

DE223AS

Shaw Street

DE13QW

St Marys Wharf Road

DE223EB

Mill Gate

DE13PL

Leyland Gardens

DE13SF

Chester Green Road

Data Sources

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