Living in S43, Chesterfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S43 in Chesterfield. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Chesterfield: £199,439, up 4.5% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around S43
59 recorded home sales on the streets around central S43 in the last 2 years, with a median of £150,000 and a range from £50,000 to £435,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 MILTON PLACE, S43 3PZ | semi-detached | £185,000 | 2026-06-16 |
| 19 TOLLBRIDGE ROAD, S43 3BL | detached | £220,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 1 BARROW STREET, S43 3PR | semi-detached | £162,500 | 2026-05-12 |
| 45 RALPH ROAD, S43 3PY | semi-detached | £180,000 | 2026-05-07 |
| 4A NETHERTHORPE, S43 3PU | terraced | £152,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 7 CORNER PIN CLOSE, S43 3LN | detached | £200,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 57% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staveley Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Poolsbrook Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Duckmanton Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Inkersall Spencer Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| Barrow Hill Primary Academy | Primary | Requires improvement | 1.5 mi |
| Renishaw Primary School | Primary | Requires improvement | 2.0 mi |
15 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Caring, leisure and other service | 17.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 17.4% |
| Skilled trades | 12.0% |
| Sales and customer service | 11.1% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.1% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
71 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S43 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Chesterfield's figures.
Common questions about S43
What is the average house price in S43?
The average sold price in Chesterfield is £199,439 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S43?
Prices in Chesterfield are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S43?
The median of 59 recorded sales around central S43 in the last 2 years is £150,000, ranging from £50,000 to £435,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S43?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central S43, and 57% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S43?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S43 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S43 at risk of flooding?
Central S43 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S43 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 57% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £150,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 71 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S43 safe?
71 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S43 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? S43 or S44, S43 or S21, S43 or S41.
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