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About

Old Whittington is a residential village situated to the north of Chesterfield town centre. The area is characterised by traditional housing, local shops, and community facilities centred along its main roads. It maintains a distinct village atmosphere despite its proximity to the larger urban area. The landscape includes open green spaces and playing fields that provide recreational areas for residents.

The village's history is closely tied to the local iron industry, with the Revolution House being a notable landmark. This 17th-century cottage is where plotting for the Glorious Revolution is said to have occurred. The area is served by several pubs and a working men's club, which act as social hubs. Transport links are provided by regular bus services connecting to Chesterfield and surrounding districts.

Area overview

On average Old Whittington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Whittington is £38,214 per year. There are 3 schools in Old Whittington: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Old Whittington is home to around 6,915 people, with a population density of about 903.8 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Whittington Population
6,915
Population density
903.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.53(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.23(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.26(+24%)
Public order
8.1(+16%)
Other theft
6.51(+12%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,548
94.71%
Other White
124
1.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
31
0.45%
Irish
25
0.36%
Total population: 6,914

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,319
22.77%
No qualifications
1,280
22.1%
Level 3 (A level)
1,028
17.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
931
16.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
11.41%
Total 16+ residents: 5,793

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,253
37.91%
Owns with a mortgage
847
25.63%
Social rents from council
572
17.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
445
13.46%
Other social rented
123
3.72%
Total households: 3,305

Property prices in Old Whittington

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Old Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £427,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Whittington 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 Old Whittington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£240,000
Flats10£130,000
Semi-Detached28£171,250
Terraced16£142,500

10 years median price trend in Old Whittington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Whittington.

All postcodes in Old Whittington

S419HF

Holland Road

S419JF

Newbridge Lane

S419NL

Station Lane

S419EW

Mallory Close

S419HS

Bursden Close

S419HZ

Foxley Oaks

S419LZ

Laurel Garth Close

S419NH

Danby Avenue

S432EZ

Highland Road

S419BU

East Side Road

S419DA

Broomhill Road

S419JD

Gipsy Lane

S419JH

Newbridge Lane

S419LG

Church Street North

S419NJ

Danby Avenue

S419PG

Oak Bank Avenue

S419PS

Bower Farm Road

S419LF

High Street

S432QB

Cairngorm Close

S419FB

Sail Court

S419BT

Henry Street

S419PQ

Oak Bank Avenue

S418NH

Sheffield Road

S419EA

Broomhill Road

S419PF

Oakbank Avenue

S432BY

South Street North

S432DD

Chesterfield Avenue

S432HT

Handley Court

S419LB

High Street

S419LD

High Street

S419JN

Old Bakery Close

S419NR

Station Lane

S419PN

Roecar Close

S419RE

Rodge Croft

S432DJ

Grasscroft Park

S419BG

Brimington Road North

S419NN

The Glebe Way

S419NP

Station Lane

S419QU

Red Lane

S432AG

Cross London Street

S419EB

Broomhill Road

S419NB

Burnbridge Road

S432BX

Chesterfield Avenue

S419LL

High Street

S432DA

Merrian Croft

S419PU

High Street

S432BS

Mitchell Villas

S432BT

Back South Street

S432DR

Garden Close

S419DY

Broomhill Road

S419FJ

Whittington

S418NQ

Sheffield Road

S419LT

Burnbridge Road

S419NA

Ashleigh Close

S419RG

Church Street North

S432AE

Hardwick Avenue

S432BN

South Street North

S419QB

Carrwood Road

S419PE

Ashcroft Drive

S432DZ

Brearley Avenue

S419EP

Mary Ann Street

S419LA

High Street

S419NF

Hill Top Road

S419DX

Sheffield Road

S419QR

Church Street North

S419DE

Prospect Road

S419HN

Newbridge Street

S419HQ

Holland Road

S419PJ

Glossops Croft

S432DB

Devonshire Avenue North

S432DQ

Glasshouse Lane

S432ER

Handley Road

S432QD

Dalvey Way

S419AH

The Bungalows

S419FA

Sheffield Road

S432DP

Fallowfield Road

S419ET

Station Road

S419JY

Church Street North

S419RQ

Cobnar Wood Close

S419HU

Newbridge Lane

S419DH

Cavendish Street North

S419HT

Hartland Way

S419PA

Ashcroft Drive

S419QJ

Broombank Road

S432QG

Glenavon Close

S419EE

Laurence Close

S419ER

Newbridge Court

S432EA

Caxton Close

S432ED

Durham Close

S419DJ

Rutland Street

S419NX

Webster Croft

S419PT

Bower Farm Road

S419TB

Coupland Close

S432AD

South Street North

S432BU

Albert Avenue

S432DW

Blue Bank View

S432EU

Eckington Road

S419PL

Oakbank Avenue

S419EG

Discovery Way

S419LP

Burnbridge Road

Data Sources

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