Living in S49, Chesterfield
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S49 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 S49
17 recorded home sales on the streets around central S49 in the last 2 years, with a median of £165,000 and a range from £88,000 to £342,500. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 CLARENCE ROAD, S40 1LN | terraced | £203,500 | 2026-06-12 |
| 68 RUTLAND ROAD, S40 1ND | semi-detached | £310,000 | 2026-03-27 |
| 10 RUTLAND ROAD, S40 1LY | semi-detached | £169,950 | 2026-03-20 |
| 37 RUTLAND ROAD, S40 1NA | terraced | £165,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| 47 FOLJAMBE ROAD, S40 1NN | terraced | £137,000 | 2026-02-02 |
| 34 RUTLAND ROAD, S40 1LY | terraced | £193,000 | 2026-01-16 |
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
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Spire Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Brockwell Junior School | Primary | Good | 0.8 mi |
| Westfield Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Newbold CofE Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
26 state primary and 6 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: St Peter and St Paul School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near S49, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 14.7% |
| Elementary occupations | 14.1% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.2% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
476 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S49 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 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Chesterfield's figures.
Common questions about S49
What is the average house price in S49?
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 S49?
Prices in Chesterfield are up 4.5% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S49?
The median of 17 recorded sales around central S49 in the last 2 years is £165,000, ranging from £88,000 to £342,500 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S49?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central S49, and 93% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S49?
476 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S49 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S49 at risk of flooding?
Central S49 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 S49 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 93% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £165,000; the area sits in decile 3 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 476 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S49 safe?
476 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S49 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? S49 or S40, S49 or S41, S49 or S42.
Want the full picture for a specific property?
This page covers S49 as a whole. For sold price history, EPC rating, exact-address crime and flood risk, school catchment areas and 30+ other checks on one specific property, search its full postcode.