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S42

CHESTERFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S42 encompasses CHESTERFIELD and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £277,334
1yr change ▲ 14.8%
Crime 79% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£277,334

▲ 14.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% below national avg

Crime Rate

16.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

79% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

318 Mbps

Property Prices in S42

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S42 is £277,334, which is 20% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Property values in S42 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in S42 have risen 14.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £338,315 763
Semi-detached £198,392 610
Terraced £156,958 226
Flat £129,364 18
All types £277,334 1683

5-Year Price History

£262K £271K £281K £291K £300K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in S42

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 16.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S42 has a crime rate well 79% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
8.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
1.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in S42

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S42 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 6 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Cutthorpe Primary School Primary Good mi
Wigley Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Grassmoor Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Deer Park Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Temple Normanton Primary Academy Primary Good mi

0

Outstanding

6

Good

1

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

106,646

Population

67

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
29.0%
Private rent
8.0%
Social rent
19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S42 are 318.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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318.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S42 is collected by North East Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,144/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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S42 — CHESTERFIELD

Area Summary

S42 (CHESTERFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£277,334), low crime (79% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (318 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about S42 CHESTERFIELD

What is the average house price in S42 CHESTERFIELD?
The average house price in S42 (CHESTERFIELD) is £277,334, based on 1683 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 14.8% over the past year.
Is S42 CHESTERFIELD a safe area to live?
Crime in S42 is significantly below the national average (16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (8.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of S42 CHESTERFIELD?
The population of S42 (CHESTERFIELD) is approximately 106,646 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 8% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in S42?
The average broadband download speed in S42 is 318 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in S42 CHESTERFIELD?
There are 10 schools in or near S42. 60% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 6 Good. 1 school requires improvement.

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