Area guide · Chesterfield

Living in Brimington

A snapshot of life in Brimington, East Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Brimington is a village in Chesterfield, East Midlands with a population of 11,068. The average house price is £195,219 and the overall crime rate is 66.1 per 1,000 residents.

Where Brimington ranks

Population

11,068

Avg House Price

£195,219

Crime Rate

66.1/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

411 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,786.7

Median Age

45.7

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Brimington's detached homes (£309,870) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£111,250).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Brimington prices have risen 42% over the last 9 years (£137,013 → £195,219).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£309,870	£321,250	38
Semi-Detached	£175,061	£170,000	78
Terraced	£137,465	£138,000	37
Flat	£111,250	£117,500	6

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Brimington is 66.1 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Brimington: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	4
Primary	4
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	100%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Brimington Junior School	Primary	No rating available
Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School	Primary	Good
Calow CofE VC Primary School	Primary	Good
Henry Bradley Infant School	Primary	Good

Broadband & Connectivity

Brimington averages 411 Mbps — 311% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Brimington homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.4% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	60.4%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,079

Demographics & Economy

Population	11,068
Median Age	45.7
Median Household Income	£28,786.7
Employment Rate	55.8%
Owner Occupied	66.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	25.4%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Brimington?

The average house price in Brimington is £195,219 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Brimington?

The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat, with an average price of £111,250.

Is Brimington a safe place to live?

Brimington has a recorded crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Brimington?

Brimington has 4 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Brimington?

Average broadband download speeds in Brimington are around 411 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.9% of premises.

How big is Brimington?

Brimington is a settlement in Chesterfield with a population of approximately 11,068.

Most compared with

How does Brimington stack up against its neighbours?

Alfreton

Brimington

House price: £240,964 · £195,219
Crime rate: 66.3 · 66.1
Distance: 10.7 mi

Annesley Woodhouse

Brimington

House price: £232,889 · £195,219
Crime rate: 80.2 · 66.1
Distance: 13.2 mi

Bakewell

Brimington

House price: £428,081 · £195,219
Crime rate: 45.5 · 66.1
Distance: 11.9 mi

Bolsover

Brimington

House price: £205,178 · £195,219
Crime rate: 94.5 · 66.1
Distance: 4.5 mi

Brimington

Brinsley and Underwood

House price: £195,219 · £263,651
Crime rate: 66.1 · 80
Distance: 14.6 mi

Brimington

Brinsworth

House price: £195,219 · £181,502
Crime rate: 66.1 · 121.4
Distance: 10.6 mi

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