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Annesley Woodhouse vs Chesterfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Annesley Woodhouse wins on house prices with a 5% gap. Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Annesley Woodhouse edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Annesley Woodhouse

£232,889

Chesterfield

£246,172

Crime Rate

Annesley Woodhouse

80.2

Chesterfield

98.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Annesley Woodhouse

100.0%

Chesterfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Annesley Woodhouse

426.2

Chesterfield

424.4

EPC Rating

Annesley Woodhouse

69.9

Chesterfield

69.4

Median Income

Annesley Woodhouse

£27,631

Chesterfield

£29,757

Property in Chesterfield commands an average of £246,172, compared with £232,889 in Annesley Woodhouse – a difference of 5%. The most affordable entry point in Annesley Woodhouse is a terraced at £118,333, while in Chesterfield it is a flat at £125,135.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: terraced homes are 18% pricier in Chesterfield (£144,799 vs £118,333).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Annesley Woodhouse prices grew faster — 47% vs 1%.

Residents of Annesley Woodhouse experience less crime overall, with a rate of 80.2 per 1,000 versus 98.7 per 1,000 in Chesterfield. The most common crime category in Annesley Woodhouse 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.

Families may prefer Annesley Woodhouse, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Chesterfield. There are 2 schools in Annesley Woodhouse and 29 in Chesterfield.

Annesley Woodhouse School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) 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.

MetricAnnesley WoodhouseChesterfield
Total Schools229
Primary223
Secondary06
% Top two bands100%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 426.2 Mbps in Annesley Woodhouse and 424.4 Mbps in Chesterfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.8% of premises in Annesley Woodhouse and 97.6% in Chesterfield. Gigabit availability stands at 82.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 82.2% in Chesterfield.

Annesley Woodhouse is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (426 vs 424 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Annesley Woodhouse, scoring 69.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Chesterfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,066 in Annesley Woodhouse and £1,141 in Chesterfield. 58.2% of homes in Annesley Woodhouse have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Chesterfield.

Annesley Woodhouse has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £29,756.5 in Chesterfield and £27,631 in Annesley Woodhouse. The median age is 43.5 in Annesley Woodhouse and 46.4 in Chesterfield. Employment rates stand at 56.9% in Annesley Woodhouse and 55% in Chesterfield. Owner-occupancy is 65.7% in Annesley Woodhouse versus 66.5% in Chesterfield. Annesley Woodhouse has a population of 6,162 and Chesterfield has 76,394.

IndicatorAnnesley WoodhouseChesterfield
Population6,16276,394
Median Age43.546.4
Median Household Income£27,631£29,756.5
Employment Rate56.9%55%
Owner Occupied65.7%66.5%
Degree-Level Qualified21.9%27.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Annesley Woodhouse and Chesterfield?
Annesley Woodhouse and Chesterfield are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Annesley Woodhouse or Chesterfield?
Annesley Woodhouse is cheaper, with an average house price of £232,889.
Is Annesley Woodhouse or Chesterfield safer?
Annesley Woodhouse has the lower crime rate at 80.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Annesley Woodhouse or Chesterfield?
Annesley Woodhouse has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Annesley Woodhouse or Chesterfield?
Annesley Woodhouse has faster average broadband at 426.2 Mbps.

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