New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill
Chesterfield 003 · 5 sub-areas · 7,852 residents
Chesterfield 003 is a residential part of Chesterfield in the East Midlands, home to around 7,850 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £675 a month — considerably cheaper than the UK average and well below regional city prices. Owner-occupation is the norm here, and nearly two-thirds of residents own their home, giving the area a settled, neighbourhood feel.
New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill is a mid-density neighbourhood of Chesterfield in the East Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; 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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Figures are aggregated across 5 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill in Chesterfield
Living in New Whittington, Hollingwood & Barrow Hill
This part of Chesterfield is solidly residential — the kind of area where most people own rather than rent, children play out, and the pace is noticeably quieter than a city centre. With nearly two in three households owner-occupied, it has the character of an established community rather than a transient one. Greenspace is genuinely close: the nearest park or open land is around 270 metres away on average, and roughly six in ten residents can reach it on foot easily.
On cost, this neighbourhood sits at the affordable end of the national spectrum. A two-bedroom home runs about £675 a month — roughly half the UK median for a comparable property. Even a three-bedroom comes in at around £800 a month, which is genuinely unusual by national standards. Council tax (Band D) runs around £2,340 a year, which is moderate for the East Midlands. With a typical deposit taking around two and a half years of savings to accumulate, getting on the housing ladder here is more achievable than almost anywhere else in England.
The population skews slightly older than many urban neighbourhoods — around one in five residents is aged 50 to 64, and the under-18 share at roughly 21% reflects a reasonable number of families. Single-person households make up just over a third of all homes. The degree-holding share sits at around 22%, which is below the national average, and the area is ethnically homogeneous, with around 96% of residents born in the UK.
Practically speaking, this is a car-dependent area. Around 67% of residents commute by car, and public transport use is low at under 6%. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 kilometres away — about a 50-minute walk, so you'll want to drive or cycle. That said, broadband infrastructure is excellent: gigabit-capable coverage is at 100%, with no properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within this part of Chesterfield.
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Frequently asked
- Is Chesterfield 003 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, owner-occupied residential area with good greenspace access and very affordable housing. The trade-off is limited public transport and a below-average share of schools rated Good or Outstanding. It suits people who drive, value affordability, and prefer a settled community feel over urban convenience.
- What is the rent in Chesterfield 003?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £525 a month, a two-bedroom about £675, and a three-bedroom around £800. These are estimates scaled from council-level data. Rents rose approximately 3% over the past year, keeping pace with national trends but from a significantly lower base than most English cities.
- Is Chesterfield 003 safe?
- Crime runs at around 76 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, slightly below the UK national rate of roughly 80. That's a broadly average picture — not a high-crime area, but not exceptionally low either. It's worth checking specific street-level data for any address you're seriously considering.
- What's the commute from Chesterfield 003 to Chesterfield centre?
- Most residents drive — around 67% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 4 kilometres away. For longer journeys, the best-connected major employment hub is around 61 minutes away by public transport or car. This isn't an area suited to car-free commuting.
- Who lives in Chesterfield 003?
- Mostly owner-occupiers — around 62% own their home. The population skews slightly older, with over a third of residents aged 50 or above. Around 21% are under 18, suggesting a family presence. Single-person households make up just over a third of all homes. The area is ethnically homogeneous with around 96% UK-born residents.
- What schools are near Chesterfield 003?
- There are 34 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 44% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national average of approximately 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is around 4.5 kilometres away. If schools are a priority, check individual Ofsted reports and catchment boundaries carefully before committing.
- How affordable is buying a home in Chesterfield 003?
- The median sale price is around £154,000, and a 10% deposit takes roughly two and a half years to save on a typical local salary — one of the more achievable timelines in England. That makes this part of Chesterfield genuinely accessible for first-time buyers compared to most UK urban areas.