Town Pop. 14,976

Living in Staveley (Chesterfield): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Staveley (Chesterfield) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 84/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 39/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Staveley (Chesterfield) places 6th of 7 in the S43 postcode district. Against the wider S43 district average of 50/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Staveley (Chesterfield) sits 9 points above the S43 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: S43 postcode district.

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Staveley (Chesterfield) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
39
127 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 840 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 345 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Public order 168 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 135 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Other theft 95 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 319 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Barnfield Close 87 crimes
  2. 2 Devonshire Close 45 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 45 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 8.3 · PM2.5 7.2 · PM10 12.3 µg/m³
69
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 15

Services

Schools
45
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 15 in area · 20 within 4km
10Good1Requires Improvement4Ungraded
  • Brimington Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Duckmanton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Henry Bradley Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Inkersall Spencer AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Norbriggs Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Poolsbrook Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Staveley Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Woodthorpe CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsSheffield Children's Hospital A&E8.8 mi
Bassetlaw Hospital9 mi
Kings Mill Hospital9.2 mi
Hospital waitsChesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)15 wks
Treated within 18 weeks54.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs74.2%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Brimington Surgery1.8 mi
GP capacity1,252 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
84
Full fibre (FTTP)90.1%
available across Chesterfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 340 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed3%Retired22.9%Student3.4%Other inactive15.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial26.3%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary42.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership59.7%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Chesterfield · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,819
C £2,079
D £2,339
E £2,859
F £3,379
G £3,898
H £4,678
Energy Yorkshire region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Yorkshire Water
Average bill regional £437/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
38
Chesterfield 3 mi
Dronfield 5.3 mi
Creswell 5.9 mi
J29A M1 1.5 mi
J29A M1 2 mi
J30 M1 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Ample 24
Takeaways Ample 12
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £175,000 68
Semi-detached £175,000 39
Terraced £154,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£133k £176k £221k £265k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Barrow Hill 31 1.1 mi away ⇄
Woodthorpe 46 1.4 mi away ⇄
Duckmanton 33 1.6 mi away ⇄
Brimington 56 1.7 mi away ⇄
Markham Vale 28 1.9 mi away ⇄
Renishaw 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shuttlewood 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Eckington (North East Derbyshire) 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Marsh Lane 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Spinkhill 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barlborough 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bolsover 47 3.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Staveley (Chesterfield) a nice place to live?

Staveley (Chesterfield) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Staveley (Chesterfield) is 44/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Staveley (Chesterfield)?

Staveley (Chesterfield) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 39/100. There were 1,902 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Staveley (Chesterfield)?

Among the top-rated schools in Staveley (Chesterfield) are Brimington Junior School, Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School and Duckmanton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 15 rated schools in Staveley (Chesterfield) in total.

What are house prices like in Staveley (Chesterfield)?

The current median house price in Staveley (Chesterfield) is £175,000, around 39% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000, terraced £154,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 68 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Staveley (Chesterfield)

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