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About

Whittington ward lies on the northern fringe of Chesterfield, primarily consisting of residential suburbs. The area is largely defined by post-war housing estates and more recent developments, creating a settled community atmosphere. Local amenities are centred around a few key parades of shops and services catering to daily needs. The ward's boundaries encompass significant green corridors, including the course of the River Rother as it flows eastward.

A notable landmark is the 14th-century St Bartholomew's Church, which stands on a rise overlooking the village-like historic core. This older settlement nucleus contrasts with the surrounding modern housing. The area is bordered by major transport routes, including the A61, linking it to Chesterfield town centre and beyond. Open farmland lies directly to the north, marking the transition from urban to rural landscape.

Area overview

On average Whittington has high deprivation and high crime levels. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Whittington is £38,895 per year. There are 3 schools in Whittington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Whittington

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£214
Sales (last 12 months)110
Typical range (middle 50%)£145K – £225K

Based on 110 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £214 per square foot) in Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £545,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whittington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£240,000£284
Semi-Detached55£168,000£211
Terraced24£145,000£171
Flats7£129,000£186

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whittington

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£157,475£152,000£112,500£98,000
2017£215,000£96,500£115,200£93,500
2018£219,000£141,500£127,000£100,000
2019£230,000£116,500£130,000£107,725
2020£215,000£102,500£134,000£109,000
2021£244,500£122,500£142,000£114,000
2022£265,000£125,000£152,500£142,500
2023£280,000£124,500£150,000£130,000
2024£247,500£178,000£158,500£137,000
2025£253,500£129,000£167,000£140,000
2026£261,500£191,500£187,500£146,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whittington.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittington.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£134£134£154
2017£193£151£146£134
2018£219£139£163£122
2019£213£187£161£149
2020£228£174£190£148
2021£225£188£170£145
2022£254£183£177£195
2023£281£205£195£173
2024£252£178£200£190
2025£284£186£207£171
2026£331£164£241£171
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whittington.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whittington in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.