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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

DE13UG

Brook Street

DE214TS

Haslams Lane

DE13PN

Leyland Gardens

DE13TG

Kentish Court

DE214AA

Alfreton Road

DE223AA

Ashbourne Road

DE13LY

William Street

DE13AQ

St Marys Mews

DE13AX

Darley Lane

DE13BL

The School Yard

DE223BB

Kniveton Close

DE13HZ

Bridge Street

DE13RU

Caesar Street

DE13TF

Maplebeck Court

DE13QX

Wood Street

Data Sources

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