Inkersall Green & Duckmanton
Chesterfield 006 · 5 sub-areas · 7,599 residents
Chesterfield 006 is a residential stretch within Chesterfield, East Midlands, home to around 7,600 people. A typical two-bedroom home rents for about £674 a month — well below the national average and considerably cheaper than most comparable East Midlands areas. Over two-thirds of residents own their homes, giving this part of Chesterfield a settled, owner-occupier feel.
Inkersall Green & Duckmanton 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.
Overview
What's it like to live in Inkersall Green & Duckmanton?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Recorded crime is higher than the national norm — common for built-up urban areas, but worth weighing if you're looking for a quieter base; Transport links are limited — a car or e-bike is a practical assumption for most regular trips; 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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Inkersall Green & Duckmanton in Chesterfield
Living in Inkersall Green & Duckmanton
This part of Chesterfield has the feel of an established residential area rather than a commuter corridor or rental hotspot. Most streets are owner-occupied, the age profile skews older than you'd find in city-centre postcodes, and the pace is noticeably quieter. Around one in five residents is over 65, which shapes the local character — this isn't somewhere you move for nightlife or a young professional scene, but for affordable space and stability.
On cost, it's genuinely competitive. A two-bedroom home runs about £674 a month, which is roughly half the national median for a 2-bed. Even a three-bedroom comes in under £810 a month — a figure that would barely cover a studio in parts of London or Bristol. For renters stretching to buy, the median sale price sits just under £188,000, and the typical deposit takes around 3.1 years to save on a local salary. That's one of the more achievable ratios anywhere in the East Midlands.
Just over two-thirds of households own their property outright or with a mortgage, and social housing accounts for nearly a quarter of tenures — higher than the national average. Private renters make up only around one in ten households. That tenure mix means the population is relatively settled: long-term residents rather than a revolving door of short lets.
For getting around, most people drive — over two-thirds use a car to commute. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4.1 km away (around a 50-minute walk, though most would drive or take the bus). Broadband coverage is solid, with over 80% of premises able to access gigabit connections. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chesterfield 006 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's affordable, settled, and predominantly owner-occupied — good for families or older residents wanting stability. It's quieter than Chesterfield's town centre and lacks a strong young professional scene. The trade-off is that schools and crime figures are slightly below average for the region.
- What is the rent in Chesterfield 006?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £525 a month, a two-bedroom around £674, and a three-bedroom about £805. These are estimated figures scaled from council-level data. Rents rose roughly 3% in the past year. That's well below the national median for equivalent bedroom counts.
- Is Chesterfield 006 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 91.5 per 1,000 residents per year — modestly above the UK average of around 80. Deprivation is relatively high in parts of this area, which tends to correlate with elevated crime figures. The picture isn't uniform across every street, and quieter residential roads typically see fewer incidents.
- What's the commute from Chesterfield 006 to Chesterfield centre?
- Most residents drive — over two-thirds commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is about 4.1 km away. Public transport options are limited, with only 5% of residents using them for commuting. For longer trips, Birmingham takes around 107 minutes and Manchester around 124 minutes by public transport.
- Who lives in Chesterfield 006?
- Mostly older, settled residents — nearly a quarter are over 65, and two-thirds own their homes. Social housing accounts for around 23% of tenures. It's an ethnically homogeneous area with over 97% of residents UK-born. Young professionals and renters make up a smaller share than in most comparable East Midlands neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Chesterfield 006?
- There are 42 schools within 2 km of typical residents. Around 46% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, which is noticeably below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 5.9 km away. Families should check individual catchment boundaries and current Ofsted ratings before committing.
- Is Chesterfield 006 affordable to buy in?
- Yes — the median sale price is close to £188,000, and it takes around 3.1 years to save a typical deposit on a local salary. That's one of the more achievable ratios in the East Midlands and well below the national average deposit timeline.