Whittington ward is located in the northeastern part of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, semis, and terraced properties. It is bordered by the A61 road, providing easy access to Chesterfield town centre and nearby towns like Sheffield. The ward includes the village of Whittington Moor, known for its local shops and amenities catering to everyday needs.
Green spaces in the ward include Whittington Moor Park, offering recreational areas for residents. The area has good transport links, with bus routes connecting it to Chesterfield and surrounding areas. Schools such as Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy serve younger families in the community. The ward has a practical, suburban feel, with a focus on convenience and accessibility for its residents.
On average Whittington has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Whittington is £33,745 per year. There are 4 schools in Whittington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £162,500 in Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £750,000.
By property type: detached homes sit at £265,000; semi-detached at £156,250; terraced at £134,950; flats at £120,000.
10 years price trend in Whittington
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Church Street North
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Church Street North
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Church Street North
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High Street
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Handley Road
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Brimington Road North
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Swanwick Street
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Sheffield Road
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Lydford Avenue
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Gipsy Lane
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Green Street
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Burnbridge Road
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The Glebe Way
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Bamford Street
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Handley Road
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Bateman Close
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Craggon Drive
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Sheffield Road
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Station Lane
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Albert Street North
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Handley Road
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Church Street North
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Holland Road
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Green Street
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May Avenue
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Unstone Road
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Woodmere Drive
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Devonshire Road North
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Church Street North
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Cross Wellington Street
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Dale Bank Crescent
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Brearley Avenue
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Meadow Close
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Anderson Close
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Whittington Way
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Fowler Street
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Victoria Street North
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Church Street North
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Brearley Street
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Gipsy Lane
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Bateman Close
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Newbridge Lane
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Station Lane
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New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill
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Handley Road
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2025.