Ashgate & Brockwell
Chesterfield 009 · 5 sub-areas · 7,754 residents
Chesterfield 009 is a settled residential part of Chesterfield, home to around 7,750 people and noticeably older in its age profile than most of the town. A typical two-bedroom home rents for around £675 a month — well below the UK national median and broadly in line with the wider Chesterfield area. Three in four households own their home, which sets this neighbourhood apart from many urban areas.
Ashgate & Brockwell is a green, lower-density part of Chesterfield — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters. The population skews older, with a long-settled feel and a high share of retirees; most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Ashgate & Brockwell?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £735 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Ashgate & Brockwell in Chesterfield
Living in Ashgate & Brockwell
This part of Chesterfield has the feel of a well-established residential area — predominantly owner-occupied, relatively quiet, and older in population than the town centre neighbourhoods. Around 27% of residents are aged 65 or over, and nearly a quarter are in the 50–64 bracket, which shapes the day-to-day atmosphere. It's the kind of place where people tend to stay once they've settled.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits comfortably at the affordable end of the national picture. A two-bedroom home runs around £675 a month, roughly half what you'd pay in central London and well below the UK national median of around £1,200. Council tax for a Band D property comes to about £2,340 a year, which is fairly typical for the East Midlands. For buyers, the median sale price is around £224,000, and with a deposit-to-income ratio of 3.6 years, the path to ownership is more realistic here than in most English cities.
The population is predominantly UK-born — around 95% — with a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 6.9. About a third of households are single-person, which is fairly high and likely reflects the older age profile. Owner-occupation stands at nearly 76%, with private renting accounting for only 15% — so if you're renting, you're in a minority here.
Practically speaking, the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.2 km away — about a 28-minute walk, though most residents drive; nearly 58% commute by car. The nearest major employment hub is around 40 minutes away by public transport. Full gigabit broadband is available across the whole neighbourhood, with no premises below the universal service obligation speed threshold. For sub-areas and specific streets, see the streets and sub-areas below for more.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chesterfield 009 a nice place to live?
- It's a settled, owner-occupied neighbourhood with low crime and affordable housing — well suited to older residents and families who prioritise stability over city-centre buzz. It's quieter than many comparable areas, and the age profile reflects that. If you want somewhere with strong community roots and reasonable costs, it works well.
- What is the rent in Chesterfield 009?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £525 a month, a two-bedroom around £675, and a three-bedroom around £805. These figures are estimated using local sale prices scaled from council-level data. Rents rose about 3% over the past year. That said, rental properties are relatively scarce here — only about 15% of households are privately rented.
- Is Chesterfield 009 safe?
- Crime runs at around 67 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is below the UK national average of roughly 80. The settled, older, owner-occupied character of the neighbourhood tends to correlate with lower crime rates. It's not crime-free, but by national standards it sits in the lower range.
- What's the commute from Chesterfield 009 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest major employment hub is around 40 minutes away by public transport. Rail times to Birmingham are roughly 84 minutes, Manchester around 100 minutes, and London around 136 minutes. Most residents drive rather than use public transport — only around 3% commute by public transport, with 58% using a car.
- Who lives in Chesterfield 009?
- Predominantly older, long-established residents — around 27% are aged 65 or over, and nearly a quarter are in the 50–64 bracket. Three in four households own their home. Around a third of households are single-person, likely reflecting the older demographic. It's one of the more settled neighbourhoods in Chesterfield.
- What schools are near Chesterfield 009?
- There are 77 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 37% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national share of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 1.7 km away. It's worth checking current Ofsted ratings for individual schools directly before making decisions based on catchment.
- Is Chesterfield 009 good for first-time buyers?
- It's one of the more accessible ownership markets in the region. The median sale price is around £224,000, and on a median local salary, saving a deposit takes roughly 3.6 years — relatively manageable compared to most of England. Three in four households already own, which reflects how achievable it is in practice here.