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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

S432AF

Station Lane

S432HB

Meadow Close

S419AZ

Thompson Close

S419HH

Holland Road

S419LW

May Avenue

S419QZ

Unstone Road

S419RH

Broombank Road

S432QE

Anderson Close

S419AG

Whittington Way

S419DN

Fowler Street

S419LE

High Street

S419QX

Station Lane

S419DW

Victoria Street North

S419LN

Brearley Street

S419QE

Station Lane

S419HY

Newbridge Lane

Data Sources

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