Brimington South & Tapton
Chesterfield 005 · 5 sub-areas · 7,397 residents
Chesterfield 005 is a residential area within Chesterfield, home to around 7,400 people and notably older in its demographic profile than most of the town. A typical two-bedroom let runs about £674 a month — well below the UK national median and one of the more affordable pockets in the East Midlands. Owner-occupation is high, and the area sits in the middle of the national deprivation range.
Brimington South & Tapton 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. 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 Brimington South & Tapton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Brimington South & Tapton in Chesterfield
Living in Brimington South & Tapton
Chesterfield 005 feels like a settled, largely owner-occupied corner of Chesterfield — the kind of area where people stay rather than move through. Over seven in ten households own their home, and the age profile skews older: nearly a quarter of residents are 50–64, and a further quarter are 65 or over. That gives the area a quieter, more stable character than the town's inner neighbourhoods.
Rent here is low by almost any measure. A two-bedroom home averages around £674 a month — roughly half the UK national median for the same size. Even a three-bedroom property typically comes in at around £805 a month. For buyers, the median sale price is just over £204,000, and a deposit is achievable in a little over three years on a typical local salary. That's a genuinely accessible entry point compared to most of England.
The population skews towards long-term residents rather than young renters. Just under 18% of residents are aged 18–34, and private renting accounts for only around one in ten households. Just over 15% of homes are social housing. With 97% of residents UK-born and an ethnic diversity index of 6.4, this is one of the least diverse parts of the East Midlands — a factor worth noting if community mix matters to you.
Practically, the area is car-dependent: nearly two-thirds of residents drive to work, and only around 4% use public transport. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 2.1 km away — about a 26-minute walk, though most people drive. Broadband coverage is strong, with 100% gigabit availability. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within Chesterfield 005.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chesterfield 005 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential area with low rents and high owner-occupation — well suited to those who want stability and affordability over urban buzz. The older demographic and car-dependent layout mean it's less appealing for young renters who rely on public transport, but families and older residents tend to put down roots here.
- What is the rent in Chesterfield 005?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £525 a month, a two-bedroom around £674, and a three-bedroom around £805. These figures are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3% over the past year.
- Is Chesterfield 005 safe?
- Crime runs at around 75 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — modestly below the UK national rate of roughly 80. It's not among the lowest-crime areas in the East Midlands, but the settled, owner-occupied character of the neighbourhood keeps the figures reasonably contained.
- What's the commute from Chesterfield 005 to Chesterfield centre?
- Most residents drive — around 65% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 2.1 km away (roughly a 26-minute walk), with rail connections to Birmingham in around 83 minutes and Manchester in around 99 minutes. Only about 4% of residents use public transport for their regular commute.
- Who lives in Chesterfield 005?
- Primarily older, long-term residents. Nearly half the population is aged 50 or over, and one in four is 65-plus. Over 73% own their home. It's not a typical renter-heavy neighbourhood — private renters make up only around 11% of households, with social housing accounting for a further 16%.
- What schools are near Chesterfield 005?
- There are 41 schools within 2 km of typical residents, though only around 49% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of around 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.5 km away. If school quality is important to you, it's worth checking individual Ofsted reports before committing to the area.
- Is Chesterfield 005 affordable to buy in?
- Yes — the median sale price is just over £204,000, and a typical deposit takes around 3.3 years to save on a local salary. That's one of the more accessible entry points in the East Midlands for first-time buyers.