Brookside & Walton
Chesterfield 011 · 6 sub-areas · 8,181 residents
Chesterfield 011 is a quieter residential stretch within Chesterfield, home to around 8,200 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £674 a month — well below the UK national median for a 2-bed, and modest even by East Midlands standards. The standout here is ownership: nearly nine in ten households own their home, making it one of the most settled, owner-occupied corners of the borough.
Brookside & Walton 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 Brookside & Walton?
3 parks and 3 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; 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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Brookside & Walton in Chesterfield
Living in Brookside & Walton
This part of Chesterfield feels genuinely suburban and settled — streets of owned homes, older residents, and a pace of life that's a long way from city-centre noise. With nearly 32% of residents aged 65 or over, this is one of the older neighbourhoods in the borough, and the character reflects that: quiet, established, and largely owner-occupied.
Rents here are among the most affordable you'll find anywhere in England. A two-bedroom home sits around £674 a month — roughly half the UK national median for a 2-bed. Even a three-bedroom place averages around £805 a month. The trade-off is that this isn't a neighbourhood with a lot of rental stock to choose from; private renting accounts for under 9% of households, so the market is thin.
The people who live here are predominantly long-term owner-occupiers, many in the 50-plus age brackets. Around 37% of residents work from home — notably high — and just under 56% commute by car. Public transport use is very low at under 2%, which tells you something important about how car-dependent daily life is here.
Getting around without a car requires some planning. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3 kilometres away — about a 38-minute walk, so you'd want a bike or a lift. The nearest major employment hub is around 50 minutes by public transport or car. That said, the broadband picture is excellent: 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections and none fall below the minimum standard. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets of the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chesterfield 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a calm, settled neighbourhood that suits people who value low crime, affordable housing and a quieter pace. It's strongly owner-occupied and skews older, so it's not the place for anyone wanting a busy social scene or easy walkability. If you have a car and want space for your money, it delivers well.
- What is the rent in Chesterfield 011?
- A one-bedroom home averages around £525 a month, a two-bed around £674, and a three-bed around £805. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rental stock is limited — under 9% of homes are privately rented — so availability can be tight.
- Is Chesterfield 011 safe?
- Yes, by national standards. Crime runs at around 39 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national rate of about 80. The settled, owner-occupied character of the area and its older population profile both tend to keep crime low.
- What's the commute from Chesterfield 011 to Chesterfield centre?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 3 kilometres away — a 38-minute walk or a short drive. Most residents commute by car; public transport use is very low. The nearest major employment hub is around 50 minutes away, and Birmingham is reachable by rail in about 94 minutes.
- Who lives in Chesterfield 011?
- Predominantly older, long-term owner-occupiers. Nearly a third of residents are aged 65 or over, and another quarter are in the 50-to-64 bracket. Nearly 90% own their home. It's one of the most settled, least transient neighbourhoods in the borough.
- What schools are near Chesterfield 011?
- There are 54 schools within typical catchment distance, but around 49% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 3.1 kilometres away. If schools are a key factor, it's worth researching individual ratings before committing.
- Is Chesterfield 011 good for working from home?
- Yes — around 37% of residents already work from home, one of the higher shares in the borough. Broadband is excellent: 100% of premises have gigabit-capable connections and none fall below the minimum standard. It's well-set up for remote workers.