Chesterfield: should you rent, buy, invest or live here?
The most useful local property guide in Derbyshire — DR Rent Area Scores, rental & investment insight, schools, dining, things to do, commuting, developments and live homes across S40, S41, S43.
Chesterfield DR Rent Area Score™
One score that combines rental demand, investment, family life, commuting, lifestyle and food.
Renting in Chesterfield
The Chesterfield rental market in Derbyshire is active and competitive, with average rents around £1,350 pcm and rents up roughly 5.3% over the past year. Strong commuter links and local employment keep demand from tenants consistently ahead of available supply across S40, S41, S43.
Rental competition
How hard tenants compete for each property type in Chesterfield.
- StudioLow
- 1 bedMedium
- 2 bedHigh
- 3 bedLow
- Family homesVery high
Average time to let
14 days
Tenant demand
Moderate
Best for
Who tends to rent well in Chesterfield.
- Professionals
- Families
- Commuters
- Couples
- First-time renters
| Property type | Average rent (pcm) | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Room / HMO | £552 | £6,624 |
| 1-bed flat | £1,052 | £12,624 |
| 2-bed flat | £1,315 | £15,780 |
| 3-bed house | £1,683 | £20,196 |
| 4-bed house | £2,170 | £26,040 |
Featured properties in Chesterfield
Premium and featured homes listed by landlords on DR Rent across S40, S41, S43.
Buying in Chesterfield
What buyers and first-time buyers can expect from the local sales market.
Average price
£421,000
Price growth (1yr)
+4%
Buyer demand
Low
Supply
Low
First-time buyer suitability
Reasonable for the South East
Buying snapshot
Buyers in Chesterfield face low competition with prices around £421,000 and growth of about 4% over the last year. Reasonable for the South East.
Investing in Chesterfield
With an average property price near £421,000 and gross yields around 5.4%, Chesterfield offers landlords a balance of capital growth and rental income. Prices have moved about 4% in the last year, and moderate tenant demand helps keep void periods short.
Landlord opportunity score
8.3/10What tenants are looking for
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- 1Family homes near schools
- 2Properties near the station
- 3Pet-friendly rentals
- 42 bed flats
Family living & schools in Chesterfield
Schools, Ofsted ratings and family facilities that drive long-term family lettings.
| School | Type | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| St Mary's C of E Primary, Chesterfield | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Chesterfield Junior Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Chesterfield Grammar School | Secondary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Chesterfield Community College | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.1 mi |
| The Chesterfield Academy | Secondary | Outstanding | 2.3 mi |
Family facilities
- Chesterfield Leisure Centre & swimming pool
- Local parks and playgrounds
- Public library
- Soft play and family cafés
- NHS GP surgeries and pharmacies
- Weekend markets and community events
Eating out in Chesterfield
Popular restaurants, takeaways and coffee shops with ratings and distance.
The Chesterfield Brasserie
1.1 mi from Chesterfield centre
Spice of Chesterfield
2.2 mi from Chesterfield centre
Bella Cucina
0.5 mi from Chesterfield centre
The Garden Kitchen
0.3 mi from Chesterfield centre
Chesterfield Tandoori
0.6 mi from Chesterfield centre
Coffee & Co, Chesterfield
2.1 mi from Chesterfield centre
Socialising in Chesterfield
Pubs, bars, nightlife, entertainment and shopping.
The Crown, Chesterfield
0.4 mi from Chesterfield centre
The Railway Tavern
1.5 mi from Chesterfield centre
Vault Bar
2.3 mi from Chesterfield centre
Chesterfield Live Lounge
1.8 mi from Chesterfield centre
The Riverside Inn
0.4 mi from Chesterfield centre
Chesterfield Shopping Centre
1.1 mi from Chesterfield centre
Things to do in Chesterfield
Gyms, sports clubs, cinemas, golf, walking routes and family attractions.
Chesterfield Sports & Fitness
1.7 mi from Chesterfield centre
Chesterfield Cricket Club
1.2 mi from Chesterfield centre
Parkland Golf Club
1.9 mi from Chesterfield centre
Chesterfield Cinema
1.4 mi from Chesterfield centre
Riverside Walking Route
2.2 mi from Chesterfield centre
Chesterfield Adventure Park
2.1 mi from Chesterfield centre
Commuting from Chesterfield
London, Heathrow, Reading and motorway connections with typical travel times.
| Destination | Mode | Typical time |
|---|---|---|
| London (central) | Train | 30 min |
| London Paddington | Elizabeth Line / GWR | 29 min |
| Reading | Train | 19 min |
| Heathrow Airport | Car / bus | 21 min |
| M4 motorway | Car | 12 min |
| M25 motorway | Car | 22 min |
Local developments in Chesterfield
What's coming soon and how it could affect the local market.
Chesterfield town centre regeneration
Under construction
New residential scheme near S40
Approved
Chesterfield retail & leisure quarter
Planning
New primary school provision
Proposed
Transport & station improvements
Funded
Local services in Chesterfield
Verified contractors covering S40, S41, S43 — connected to the DR Rent marketplace.
EPC Assessors in Chesterfield
Accredited domestic energy assessors producing valid EPCs for rental properties.
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Gas Safe registered engineers issuing annual landlord gas safety records.
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Registered electricians carrying out EICR inspections and remedial works.
View electriciansPlumbers in Chesterfield
Reliable plumbers for repairs, leaks, heating and bathroom works.
View plumbersInventory Clerks in Chesterfield
Independent inventory clerks producing detailed check-in and check-out reports.
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Professional property photographers and floorplans to let faster.
View property photographersRenting & compliance in Chesterfield
The certificates and rules every local landlord must stay on top of.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
Rentals in Chesterfield must hold a valid EPC rated E or above before marketing.
Annual gas safety (CP12)
Every gas appliance must be checked yearly by a Gas Safe registered engineer.
EICR (electrical safety)
A satisfactory electrical report is required at least every five years.
Deposit protection
Deposits must be protected in a government scheme within 30 days.
Right to Rent
Tenant immigration status must be checked before a tenancy begins.
Renters' Rights Act
New rules are reshaping how landlords let property across Derbyshire.
More local data for Chesterfield
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