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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

DE12BW

Fox Street

DE13FB

Otter Street

DE13WD

Lodge Lane

DE13NX

Leaper Street

DE13RA

Mansfield Road

DE11DY

Mill Street

DE13QQ

Nottingham Road

DE13SE

Marcus Street

DE13PH

Brook Street

DE223BB

Kniveton Close

DE13AQ

St Marys Mews

DE13RL

Etruria Gardens

DE214AL

Alfreton Road

DE13HY

Cathedral Road

DE13UE

Brook Street

DE13PU

Mundy Close

DE13BW

River Street

DE13GB

Cathedral Road

DE13QG

Cardean Close

DE11DJ

Friar Gate

DE13PN

Leyland Gardens

DE13LB

Bridge Street

DE13BR

Edward Street

DE13QS

Nottingham Road

DE11GY

Friar Gate

DE13BS

Bath Street

DE214AY

Centurion Way Business Park

DE13RH

Auriga Court

DE13HG

Parker Street

DE13HE

Lodge Lane

DE13RJ

Mansfield Street

DE13TH

St Pancras Way

DE223AX

Noel Street

DE13UA

Brook Street

DE13HN

Elms Street

DE11DH

Mill Street

DE13SW

Parker Close

DE13PP

Leyland Street

DE223HF

Shaws Green

DE13FL

Arthur Street

DE13NE

St Annes Close

DE11RE

Kedleston Gardens

DE13FE

Margaret Street

DE13RG

Caesar Street

DE13BE

Epworth Villas

DE214AB

Alfreton Road

DE11DG

Agard Street

DE13NA

Gisborne Green

DE13LY

William Street

DE223AS

Shaw Street

DE13RX

Roman Road

DE13PF

Brook Street

DE223AD

Ashbourne Road

DE12LF

Fox Street

DE13BD

Grove Bank

DE13BA

Duke Street

DE13AT

King Street

DE11DX

Markeaton Street

DE13QX

Wood Street

DE13QZ

Mansfield Road

DE214AU

Alfreton Road

DE13SY

Kingsmead Close

DE13NB

Leaper Street

DE13FD

Otter Street

DE223AQ

Merchant Street

DE13PS

Mundy Street

DE13JY

Garden Street

DE13SA

Old Chester Road

DE11BW

Searl Street

DE13FF

Edward Street

DE13RQ

City Road

DE221FR

Kedleston Road

DE13BQ

Henry Street

DE11BX

Friar Gate

DE223FL

Ashbourne Road

DE13LZ

Mundy Close

DE13LQ

Nun's Street

DE13BL

The School Yard

DE13PR

Walter Street

DE11DW

Markeaton Street

DE13QD

City Walk

DE13QW

St Marys Wharf Road

DE13QT

Nottingham Road

DE223BH

Ashbourne Road

DE13SX

Kedleston Street

DE13HW

Quarn Way

DE13TG

Kentish Court

DE13RT

Seale Street

DE13SF

Chester Green Road

DE13FU

Darley

DE13GD

St Nicholas Place

DE13LS

Nuns Street

DE13HT

St Helen's Street

DE13UD

Brook Street

DE214TS

Haslams Lane

DE13PL

Leyland Gardens

DE223HW

Payne Street

DE214TQ

Magnus Court

DE13DH

Arthur Street

DE214AN

West Cottages

Data Sources

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