Newbold
Chesterfield 007 · 5 sub-areas · 7,499 residents
Chesterfield 007 is a residential part of Chesterfield, East Midlands, home to around 7,500 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £675 a month, making this one of the more affordable corners of an already low-cost town. Owner-occupation is high and the population skews noticeably older than most UK urban areas.
Newbold 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 Newbold?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; 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; 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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Newbold in Chesterfield
Living in Newbold
This part of Chesterfield has the feel of a settled, largely residential area — predominantly owner-occupied streets with a mix of families and older households. It doesn't have the transient churn you'd find in a student district or a city centre, and that shows in the demographic profile: nearly a quarter of residents are 65 or over, and almost two in five households are single-person.
On the cost side, you're looking at some of the cheapest rents in England. A 2-bed runs roughly £675 a month, and even a 3-bed stays under £810. For buyers, the median sale price sits around £219,000 — and the deposit gap is unusually manageable at about 3.6 years of savings, compared to six or seven years in many southern cities.
Around 62% of homes here are owner-occupied, which is above the national average and gives the area a stable, long-term resident feel. Private renting is relatively modest at just over 15%, and social housing accounts for around 21% — a notable share that reflects Chesterfield's post-industrial housing mix. Most people drive — nearly 60% commute by car — and just over one in five works from home.
The nearest mainline rail station is roughly 1.6 km away. Chesterfield station puts Birmingham within about 77 minutes by public transport and Manchester within around 93 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is reachable in about 33 minutes. 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 007 a nice place to live?
- It depends on what you're after. It's quiet, affordable, and settled — a solid choice if you want low rents and a stable neighbourhood feel. The crime rate is elevated compared to the UK average, and school quality in the immediate area is below national norms, so those are worth weighing up. It suits older residents and families who prioritise cost and community over nightlife or cultural buzz.
- What is the rent in Chesterfield 007?
- A one-bed typically runs around £525 a month, a two-bed around £675, and a three-bed around £805. These are estimates scaled from borough-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose about 3% last year.
- Is Chesterfield 007 safe?
- The crime rate is around 154 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, which is roughly double the UK national average. It's an elevated rate for a mainly residential area and worth taking seriously. That said, crime in this part of Chesterfield is not evenly distributed — quieter streets tend to be significantly safer than the busiest town-centre edges.
- What's the commute from Chesterfield 007 to the city centre?
- Most residents drive — about 60% commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is roughly a 21-minute walk away. From there, Birmingham is about 77 minutes by public transport, Manchester around 93 minutes, and London around 129 minutes. The nearest major employment hub is reachable in about 33 minutes.
- Who lives in Chesterfield 007?
- Mostly older, settled residents — nearly 43% are aged 50 or over, and around 62% own their home. Single-person households make up 38% of the area. It's a predominantly UK-born community with relatively low demographic churn. Young professionals and students are a smaller presence here than in nearby town-centre neighbourhoods.
- What schools are near Chesterfield 007?
- There are 73 schools within 2 km of the typical resident — a wide choice. Around 29% of those are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 1.3 km away. If schools are a key factor, it's worth checking individual catchment areas carefully before committing to a specific street.