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Crime
LowHigh

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 22.6% 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. The median sale price in Whittington is £166,500 (around £209 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £142,500 and £225,750. There are 3 schools in Whittington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 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
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Whittington

Median price: £166,500
Price per sq ft: £209
Sales (last 12 months): 112
Typical range (middle 50%): £143K – £226K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £166,500 (about £209 per square foot) in Whittington area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,500 up to £610,000.

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£245,000£301
Semi-Detached51£167,000£211
Terraced29£145,000£170
Flats8£96,250£151

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£166,750£140,000
2026£290,000£92,500£170,000£145,000
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£311£137£205£170
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chesterfield district.

Band A£1,560
Band B£1,820
Band C£2,080
Band D£2,339
Band E£2,859
Band F£3,379
Band G£3,899
Band H£4,679

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Whittington ward.

Local councillors

Barry Bingham

Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Kelly Thornton

Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats

Paul Holmes

Whittington - Elected 4 May 2023

Liberal Democrats