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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

S419PB

Laurel Garth Close

S419TA

Woodmere Drive

S432DL

Mitchell Way

S432QF

Camerory Way

S419DQ

Prospect Road

S419EY

Whitting Valley Road

S419PP

Bower Farm Road

S419BB

Eastside Close

S419DR

George Street

S419EU

Station Road

S419HG

Holland Road

S419LX

Compass Crescent

S419NT

Station Lane

S432EP

Handley Road

S419EZ

Whittington Hill

S419HW

Langtree Avenue

S419LU

Sims Croft

S419NQ

Hill Top Road

S419NS

Station Lane

S432EB

Durham Avenue

S419DB

Broomhill Road

S419JA

Newbridge Lane

S419JX

Ivy Close

S419QN

Church Street North

S419DL

Prospect Road

S419HD

Holland Road

S419LH

High Street

S419DG

Swanwick Street

S419LR

Burnbridge Road

S419RT

Broombank Park

S419DS

Prospect Road

S419HL

Holland Road

S419DZ

Whittington

S419FF

Manor Syck Close

S419JB

Gipsy Lane

S419JJ

Whittington Hill

S419FD

Sheffield Road

S419HX

Layton Drive

S419JS

High Street

S419PW

Pynot Road

S419DU

Prospect Road

S419HA

Whittington Hill

S419JU

Howard Drive

S419PD

Ashcroft Drive

S419HE

Holland Road

S419NE

Hilltop Road

S419NG

Hill Top Road

S419NW

Station Lane

S419AJ

Brimington Road North

S419HP

Langtree Avenue

S419BH

Pottery Lane East

S419FE

Sheepbridge Lane

S419FH

Whittington

S419DF

Doveridge Close

S419LY

Compass Crescent

S432BL

Devonshire Road North

S419AR

Thompson Street

S419DT

William Street North

S419LQ

High Street

S419QY

Church Lane North

S432BP

South Street North

S419EF

Sheffield Road

S419JZ

Church Street North

S419AW

Station Road

S419PH

Oakbank Avenue

S419PR

Bower Farm Road

S419PX

Station Lane

S432ES

Handley Road

S432GA

Dixon Croft

S419ED

Carlisle Close

S419ES

Henry Street

S419NU

Ashcroft Drive

S419QS

Unstone Road

S419QT

Hundall Lane

S419AP

Brimington Road North

S419HJ

Whittington Hill

S419JW

High Street

S419QP

Church Street North

S419DP

Prospect Road

S419EH

Sheffield Road

S419JT

High Street

S419TD

Lakeside Close

S419ND

The Glebe Way

S419EQ

Sheffield Road

S419AT

Eastside Road

S419BE

Brimington Road North

S419DD

Swanwick Street

S419EJ

Sheffield Road

S419HR

Lydford Avenue

S419JE

Gipsy Lane

S419JG

Green Street

S419LS

Burnbridge Road

S419QG

Broom Business Park

S432QA

Craggon Drive

S419NY

Station Lane

S432BZ

Staveley Road

S432ET

Handley Road

S419JQ

Newbridge Lane

S419QW

Church Street North

S419TE

Woodmere Drive

Data Sources

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