House prices in Chesterfield
The median price paid for a home in Chesterfield was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,394 sales. House prices in Chesterfield rose 2.7% in the year to September 2026, and are 8.6% higher than five years earlier. In the 12 months to September 2026, the median price in Chesterfield was 20% lower than the median for East Midlands (£237,500). The average private rent in Chesterfield was £758 a month in August 2026, 2.7% up on a year earlier (ONS). Chesterfield had 10.5 crimes per 100 people recorded by the police in the 12 months to August 2026.
Where Chesterfield stands out
- Prices in Chesterfield had the 33rd biggest price rise of 317 local authorities in England and Wales in the year to September 2026 (+2.7%).
- Chesterfield has the 46th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales: £758 a month in August 2026.
House prices in Chesterfield
The median price paid in Chesterfield was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026, from 1,394 sales, or £2,448 per square metre of floor area.
By type of home
| Type | Median price | Sales | Per m² | 1 year | 5 years | East Midlands |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £320,000 | 366 | £3,152 | −5.8% | +8.5% | £342,750 |
| Semi-detached | £188,000 | 609 | £2,407 | +1.6% | +16.1% | £227,000 |
| Terraced | £142,500 | 330 | £1,909 | +6.2% | +18.8% | £180,500 |
| Flats | £115,500 | 89 | £2,324 | −2.1% | +10.5% | £126,500 |
Compared with East Midlands and England
Median price
Price per m² of floor area
| Area | Median price | 1 year | 5 years | Per m² | Per m², 1 year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | £190,000 | +2.7% | +8.6% | £2,448 | +1.5% |
| East Midlands | £237,500 | −1.2% | +10.5% | £2,784 | −1.0% |
| England | £285,000 | −1.4% | +5.6% | £3,333 | −0.6% |
By floor area, homes in Chesterfield sold for a median £2,448 per m² in the 12 months to September 2026, 12% lower than the figure for East Midlands (£2,784).
Chesterfield has the 47th lowest median price of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 7th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Its +2.7% change over the year is the 33rd biggest price rise of 317 in England and Wales, and the 3rd biggest rise of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Rents in Chesterfield
The average private rent in Chesterfield was £758 a month in August 2026, 2.7% up on a year earlier. Rents in Chesterfield are 29.6% higher than five years earlier (August 2026 against August 2021).
Chesterfield has the 46th lowest average rent of 316 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 5th lowest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
How many homes sell in Chesterfield
1,220 homes were sold in Chesterfield in the 12 months to September 2026, 1.15 for every 100 people living there. In the 12 months to June 2026, sales in Chesterfield were 12.7% up on the year before and 25.8% lower than five years earlier.
That is the 69th most sales per person of 317 local authorities in England and Wales, and the 17th most of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
Home sales per 100 people: sales recorded by HM Land Registry, less those not at full market value, against ONS's population estimate.
Crime in Chesterfield
The police recorded 11,579 crimes in Chesterfield in the 12 months to August 2026, 10.5 for every 100 people living or working there. Recorded crime in Chesterfield rose 1.3% in the 12 months to August 2026 compared with the 12 months before, and is 7.2% lower than three years earlier.
| Kind of crime | Per 100 people |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4.86 |
| Anti-social behaviour, damage, drugs and public order | 4.08 |
| Theft and vehicle crime | 1.08 |
| Burglary and robbery | 0.47 |
Chesterfield has the 53rd highest crime rate of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures, and the 6th highest of 35 local authorities in East Midlands.
The figure for England leaves out Gloucestershire and Greater Manchester, whose police have not published every month.
Street crime from police.uk. People are those living there plus those coming in to work, so town and city centres aren't overstated.
Deprivation in Chesterfield
Chesterfield is the 80th most deprived of 296 local authorities in England on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (where 1 is the most deprived).
| Part of the index | Rank of 296 (1 = most deprived) |
|---|---|
| Overall | 80th |
| Income | 87th |
| Employment | 44th |
| Education and skills | 116th |
| Health | 12th |
| Crime | 105th |
| Barriers to housing and services | 277th |
| Living environment | 181st |
Broadband and mobile in Chesterfield
90.5% of premises in Chesterfield can get gigabit broadband and 99.2% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more), by Ofcom's latest figures. 88.0% can get full fibre, and 0.1% get under 10 Mbit/s. Its gigabit coverage is the 139th highest of 318 local authorities in England and Wales.
Premises able to get gigabit broadband
96.6% of premises in Chesterfield get good 4G indoors from all four mobile networks (England: 91.2%).
People moving in and out in Chesterfield
In the year ending June 2025, 5,954 people moved to Chesterfield from elsewhere in the UK and 5,060 moved away, a net gain of 894 (8.4 per 1,000 residents).
Most moved in from
- North East Derbyshire 1,275
- Sheffield 832
- Bolsover 557
Most moved out to
- North East Derbyshire 1,578
- Bolsover 496
- Sheffield 408
Moves within the UK only (ONS internal migration); people arriving from or leaving for abroad aren't counted.
Questions about Chesterfield
How much does a house cost in Chesterfield?
The median price paid for a home in Chesterfield was £190,000 in the 12 months to September 2026. By type: detached £320,000; semi-detached £188,000; terraced £142,500; flats £115,500.
Are house prices in Chesterfield going up?
In the year to September 2026, the median price in Chesterfield rose 2.7%, and over five years it rose 8.6%. Across East Midlands prices fell 1.2% over the same year.
How much is rent in Chesterfield?
The average private rent in Chesterfield was £758 a month in August 2026. 1 bed £541; 2 bed £696; 3 bed £832; 4+ bed £1,170.
Is Chesterfield a safe place to live?
Chesterfield had 10.5 crimes per 100 people in the 12 months to August 2026, the 53rd highest of 302 local authorities in England and Wales with full figures. The figure for East Midlands was 8.3. Crime varies a lot from street to street: look up a postcode on the map for its own figures.
Can you get full fibre broadband in Chesterfield?
88.0% of premises in Chesterfield can get full fibre and 90.5% can get gigabit broadband, by Ofcom's latest figures.
Nearby areas
- North East Derbyshire 9 km
- Bolsover 12 km
- Mansfield 16 km
- Sheffield 19 km
- Rotherham 20 km
Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, ONS (private rents, population estimates, internal migration), police.uk, MHCLG English Indices of Deprivation 2025, Ofcom Connected Nations. Figures updated November 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right; Office for National Statistics and police.uk data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.