Alfreton vs Chesterfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Alfreton is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 2% lower. Alfreton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Alfreton edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Alfreton
£240,964
Chesterfield
£246,172
Crime Rate
Alfreton
66.3
Chesterfield
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Alfreton
100.0%
Chesterfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Alfreton
407.9
Chesterfield
424.4
EPC Rating
Alfreton
70.3
Chesterfield
69.4
Median Income
Alfreton
£28,974
Chesterfield
£29,757
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £240,964, Alfreton undercuts Chesterfield (£246,172) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Alfreton is a flat at £120,250, while in Chesterfield it is a flat at £125,135.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 9% pricier in Chesterfield (£197,169 vs £179,197).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Alfreton prices grew faster — 37% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsAlfreton has a crime rate of 66.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 49% lower than Chesterfield at 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Alfreton is violent-crime, while in Chesterfield it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in East MidlandsOf the 6 schools in Alfreton, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chesterfield, which has 29 schools, the figure is 100%.
Alfreton School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Chesterfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 29 schools (23 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Alfreton | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 29 |
| Primary | 5 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chesterfield averages 424.4 Mbps – ahead of Alfreton's 407.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95% of premises in Alfreton and 97.6% in Chesterfield. Gigabit availability stands at 78.6% in Alfreton and 82.2% in Chesterfield.
Chesterfield is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (424 vs 408 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Alfreton leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.3 (C), while Chesterfield averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,098 in Alfreton and £1,141 in Chesterfield. 61.4% of homes in Alfreton have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Chesterfield.
Alfreton has more energy-efficient housing — 61.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,756.5 in Chesterfield and £28,973.5 in Alfreton. The median age is 45.3 in Alfreton and 46.4 in Chesterfield. Owner-occupancy is 69% in Alfreton versus 66.5% in Chesterfield. Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Alfreton and 55% in Chesterfield.
| Indicator | Alfreton | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,790 | 76,394 |
| Median Age | 45.3 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,973.5 | £29,756.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 69% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.9% | 27.2% |
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