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Old Whittington

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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 82 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
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
44.54(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.81(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.53(+15%)
Public order
7.38(+7%)
Other theft
5.5(-4%)
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 78 recent sales, the median property price is £167,500 in Old Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £73,332 up to £545,000.

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
Detached17£240,000
Flats3£129,000
Semi-Detached39£167,000
Terraced19£145,000

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

S419QT

Hundall Lane

S419PU

High Street

S419LF

High Street

S432QD

Dalvey Way

S419LA

High Street

S419AW

Station Road

S419EB

Broomhill Road

S419TB

Coupland Close

S419QJ

Broombank Road

S419AR

Thompson Street

S419LB

High Street

S419AZ

Thompson Close

S432BU

Albert Avenue

S419FJ

Whittington

S419TA

Woodmere Drive

S419JY

Church Street North

S419HQ

Holland Road

S419FD

Sheffield Road

S419NA

Ashleigh Close

S419DQ

Prospect Road

S419HA

Whittington Hill

S432AD

South Street North

S419DH

Cavendish Street North

S419HJ

Whittington Hill

S419LW

May Avenue

S419PA

Ashcroft Drive

S419FB

Sail Court

S419QP

Church Street North

S419QE

Station Lane

S432QE

Anderson Close

S419QS

Unstone Road

S419DR

George Street

S419BT

Henry Street

S419PG

Oak Bank Avenue

S419PR

Bower Farm Road

S419DF

Doveridge Close

S419DL

Prospect Road

S419PH

Oakbank Avenue

S419DP

Prospect Road

S419LD

High Street

S432DD

Chesterfield Avenue

S419JN

Old Bakery Close

S432BT

Back South Street

S419FF

Manor Syck Close

S419NT

Station Lane

S419DZ

Whittington

S419HW

Langtree Avenue

S432BL

Devonshire Road North

S419HU

Newbridge Lane

S419EP

Mary Ann Street

S419LL

High Street

S419PP

Bower Farm Road

S419DD

Swanwick Street

S419RE

Rodge Croft

S419NU

Ashcroft Drive

S419AJ

Brimington Road North

S419HT

Hartland Way

S419EQ

Sheffield Road

S419JU

Howard Drive

S419FH

Whittington

S419RH

Broombank Road

S419JF

Newbridge Lane

S419NN

The Glebe Way

S432AF

Station Lane

S419DW

Victoria Street North

S419EE

Laurence Close

S432QF

Camerory Way

S419DB

Broomhill Road

S419NR

Station Lane

S419NW

Station Lane

S432ER

Handley Road

S419QR

Church Street North

S419DJ

Rutland Street

S432EP

Handley Road

S432HT

Handley Court

S419PT

Bower Farm Road

S419JH

Newbridge Lane

S432DW

Blue Bank View

S419JB

Gipsy Lane

S432EU

Eckington Road

S419NF

Hill Top Road

S432BZ

Staveley Road

S419JT

High Street

S419LS

Burnbridge Road

S419HH

Holland Road

S432EB

Durham Avenue

S432QG

Glenavon Close

S419QZ

Unstone Road

S419EU

Station Road

S419BB

Eastside Close

S419PE

Ashcroft Drive

S419QW

Church Street North

S419NL

Station Lane

S419HN

Newbridge Street

S419NX

Webster Croft

S432QB

Cairngorm Close

S419LX

Compass Crescent

S432DQ

Glasshouse Lane

S419PS

Bower Farm Road

S419PJ

Glossops Croft

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.