S42 encompasses Chesterfield's suburban areas in the East Midlands, where residential property prices have grown at 1.9% annually over the past five years, below national averages. Rental income has expanded faster, at 5.0% year-on-year, reflecting stronger demand from tenants than owner-occupiers. Population growth of 1.2% over five years indicates modest demographic expansion. The trajectory score of 48.8 out of 100 places the district at the 41st percentile nationally, positioning it within an average range for investment metrics. The area remains in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited transformative development pressure currently. These metrics indicate rental yields may outpace capital appreciation for property investors in this postcode district.
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- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Chesterfield · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 2.0 points this month to 47/100, driven mainly by safety.
61 planning applications submitted in S42 over the last six months, including 5 new build residential schemes, 2 change of use.
- Proposed construction of a detached 2-bedroom dwelling with associated parking, landscaping and access arrangementsJun 2026 · pending
- Conversion of agricultural building to self-build residential dwelling and associated change of use of land to form residential garden curtilage, in lieu of approved application 25/00413/CUPDMB (Affecting the setting of a Listed Building)Mar 2026 · pending
- Demolition of stable block and removal of storage container and erection of one dwelling with associated parking and amenity area (Private Drainage System)Feb 2026 · Decided
Chesterfield (S42) common questions
Is Chesterfield up and coming?
Chesterfield (S42) has a trajectory score of 47/100 (Average), placing it in the top 69% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Chesterfield safe?
Chesterfield has a safety score of 21/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chesterfield?
The average property price in Chesterfield (S42) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chesterfield?
The median monthly rent in Chesterfield (S42) is £768 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chesterfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chesterfield (S45), Chesterfield (S40), Chesterfield (S41), Chesterfield (S44), Alfreton (DE55). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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