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Little Chester

England / East Midlands / Derby / Little Chester

About

Little Chester, also known as Chester Green, is a historic area in Derby located north of the city center. The area features a mix of residential streets and green spaces, with Chester Green park as its focal point. It is known for its proximity to the River Derwent and the remains of the Roman settlement Derventio, highlighting its long history.

The area has a quiet, village-like atmosphere despite being close to the city. Local landmarks include St. Paul's Church and the old Derby Gaol, reflecting its heritage. Little Chester offers a blend of older terraced houses and more modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Its location provides easy access to both the city center and the A38 for commuting.

Area overview

On average Little Chester has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 228 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 35.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Little Chester is £32,100 per year. There are 5 schools in Little Chester: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
228
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 £157,500 in Little Chester area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £415,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£165,000
Flats35£113,000
Semi-Detached4£180,000
Terraced43£215,000

10 years price trend in Little Chester

All postcodes in Little Chester

DE13PN

Leyland Gardens

DE13SF

Chester Green Road

DE13TG

Kentish Court

DE13UG

Brook Street

DE214AA

Alfreton Road

DE214TS

Alfreton Road

DE223AA

Ashbourne Road

DE13AQ

North Parade

DE13AX

Darley Lane

DE13BL

Edward Street

DE13LY

William Street

DE12BW

Fox Street

DE13HZ

Bridge Street

DE13RU

Caesar Street

DE13TF

Maplebeck Court

DE223BB

Kniveton Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.