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New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

England / East Midlands / Chesterfield / New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

About

New Whittington, Hollingwood, and Barrow Hill are residential areas located northeast of Chesterfield town center. The neighborhoods feature a mix of housing, including terraced homes, semidetached properties, and some modern developments. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centers, catering to everyday needs. The area is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to Chesterfield and surrounding areas.

Barrow Hill is known for its railway heritage, home to the Barrow Hill Roundhouse, a preserved railway station and museum. The area also has green spaces, such as Whittington Moor Recreation Ground, providing leisure opportunities. Industrial sites and small businesses are scattered throughout, contributing to the local economy. The nearby Chesterfield Canal runs through Hollingwood, offering walking and cycling routes. These neighborhoods provide a practical living environment with a balance of residential and light industrial activity.

Area overview

On average New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill is £33,500 per year. There are 3 schools in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

20.3%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill Population

7,760

Population density

792.4 per km²

Demographics

British

7,368

94.91%

Other White

107

1.38%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.62%

Other

0.4%

African

0.37%

Total population: 7,763

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,116

31.42%

Owns outright

1,075

30.26%

Private landlord or letting agency

652

18.36%

Social rents from council

419

11.8%

Other social rented

186

5.24%

Total households: 3,552

Property prices in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £345,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	9	£195,000	£172,000	£178,000	£265,000	£311,000
Flats	1	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000	£105,000
Semi-Detached	44	£155,000	£105,150	£135,000	£181,250	£221,700
Terraced	34	£131,500	£102,200	£120,500	£139,000	£189,975

10 years price trend in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

All postcodes in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

S431FA

High Street

S431HS

Queen Street

S432NR

Campbell Drive

S432PY

Chigwell Way

S431ET

Coronation Road

S432AP

Aviemore Close

S432AQ

Cross London Street

S432EF

Flintson Avenue

S432LE

Cedar Street

S432LL

Myrtle Grove

S431DN

Dorset Drive

S432AH

Crown Close

S432AU

Redhouse Close

S432EG

Handley Road

S432HJ

Elm Street

S432LB

Lilac Street

S431HW

Burnell Street

S431JF

Cherwell Close

S432EL

Bamford Street

S432JN

Troughbrook Road

S432NA

Cedar Street

S432NH

Cavendish Place

S431GB

Wessex Close

S431HU

King Street

S431HZ

Burnell Street

S432BE

Balmoral Way

S432BJ

South Street North

S432HA

Redhouse Close

S432AT

New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

S432AY

Aviemore Close

S432HN

Beech Street

S431EN

Devon Park View

S431DL

Cambridge Road

S431DY

Devon Drive

S431FD

Somerset Mews

S432AZ

High Street

S432DU

Handley Road

S431EQ

Oxford Close

S431HL

Chapel Street

S431HT

Queen Street

S431NA

Damon Drive

S431QB

King Street

S432AL

Bamford Street

S432EW

Handley Road

S432DT

Bateman Close

S432HY

Damson Croft

S432JJ

Laburnum Street

S432LR

Cedar Street

S431JB

Bernard Close

S431JA

Bernard Close

S431JE

Bourne Close

S432JP

Hollingwood Crescent

S432JW

Troughbrook Road

S432LF

Cedar Street

S432LS

Chestnut Drive

S432PU

Station Road

S432PW

Whittington Road

S214EJ

Chesterfield Road

S431HP

Princess Street

S431JG

Church Street

S432AJ

Church Street North

S432BD

Cross Wellington Street

S432DN

Dale Bank Crescent

S432DX

Brearley Avenue

S432JL

Hollingwood Crescent

S432NT

Avonside Close

S431HR

Burnell Street

S432DS

Bateman Close

S432PR

Campbell Drive

S431NB

Stour Close

S432AX

New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill

S432EQ

Handley Road

S432HH

Cedar Street

S432HR

Station Road

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Data Sources

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

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