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S41 8EL

Thirlmere Road

Dunston

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Detailed insights for S41 8EL

Overview

Postcode S41 8EL is located in an urban city, within the Dunston ward of Chesterfield in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dunston area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dunston is £39,377 per year. The nearest station is Chesterfield, about 1.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Derwent Crescent Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Dunston has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,313 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Dunston has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

36.7%

Approximately 36.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dunston is £39,377 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S41 8EL.

Flood risk

No risk

Dunston near S41 8EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chesterfield located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S41 8EL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miDerwent Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Derwent Crescent Park

Area Profile

Population
287
Population density
3,449.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50.23(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.24(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.95(-20%)
Public order
5.29(-24%)
Other crime
3.97(+68%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
259
90.24%
Other Asian
8
2.79%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
5
1.74%
Other White
5
1.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.39%
Total population: 287

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
64
27.95%
Level 4+ (Degree)
44
19.21%
Level 3 (A level)
40
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.35%
Total 16+ residents: 229

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
43
35.83%
Owns with a mortgage
34
28.33%
Owns outright
30
25%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
7.5%
Other social rented
1
0.83%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Dunston

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£245
Sales (last 12 months)85
Typical range (middle 50%)£177K – £305K

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £245 per square foot) in Dunston area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £590,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dunston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached25£375,000£288
Semi-Detached56£194,000£226
Terraced3£175,000£246
Flats1£84,000£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dunston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£262,500£123,750£108,500
2017£200,000£138,750£125,000
2018£268,500£140,000£120,000
2019£293,750£155,000£130,000
2020£332,500£169,500£120,000
2021£355,000£175,000£145,000
2022£412,000£176,250£175,000
2023£370,000£192,500£138,000
2024£367,500£190,500£155,000
2025£406,000£199,500£145,000
2026£370,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dunston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201£151£143
2017£228£158£152
2018£218£162£148
2019£241£187£180
2020£261£195£189
2021£264£211£195
2022£261£208£214
2023£299£217£197
2024£292£227£237
2025£284£230£212
2026£281£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dunston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S41 8EL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S41 8EL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 2026497, Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8AEDetachedFreehold£585,000
03 Oct 2025499, Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8AEDetachedFreehold£550,000
13 Aug 2025489, Newbold Road, Chesterfield, S41 8AEDetachedFreehold£575,000
20 Jun 202510, Wythburn Road, Chesterfield, S41 8DRSemi-DetachedFreehold£180,000
13 Apr 202643, Wythburn Road, Chesterfield, S41 8DPSemi-DetachedFreehold£76,250

Schools

In the S41 8EL postcode area, located within Dunston, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S41 8EL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimaryDunston Primary and Nursery AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.6 miPrimaryNewbold CofE Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S41 8EL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S41 8EL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodBroom Close, Chesterfield, S41 8QQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCo-op FoodUlverston Road, Chesterfield, S41 8RJWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miPremier Salls Convenience Store53 Cordwell Avenue, Chesterfield, S41 8BTWalking directions to Premier Salls Convenience Store
0.4 miSpar1 Littlemoor Centre, Newbold, Chesterfield, S41 8QWWalking directions to Spar

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Chesterfield district (2025-26).

Band A£1,489
Band B£1,737
Band C£1,985
Band D£2,233
Band E£2,729
Band F£3,226
Band G£3,722
Band H£4,466

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S41 8EL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Gordon Alexander McLaren

Dunston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Jean Innes

Dunston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Michelle Twigg

Dunston - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Toby Perkins

Chesterfield - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictChesterfieldE07000034
Parliamentary ConstituencyChesterfieldE14001165
WardDunstonE05015175
ParishChesterfield, unparished areaE43000048
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)DunstonE02004058
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Chesterfield 004AE01019541
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about S41 8EL

Is S41 8EL (Dunston) safe?

The area around S41 8EL records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near S41 8EL?

The median sale price around S41 8EL in Dunston is £215,000 (about £245 per square foot) based on 85 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S41 8EL?

There are 9 schools close to S41 8EL, including St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (Outstanding), Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy (Requires improvement) and Newbold CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around S41 8EL?

S41 8EL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,313 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S41 8EL (Dunston) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chesterfield covering S41 8EL is Toby Perkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Gordon Alexander McLaren (Labour Party), Jean Innes (Labour Party) and Michelle Twigg (Labour Party).

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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.