Brimington vs Chesterfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 1.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Brimington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 21% lower. Brimington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brimington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brimington
£195,219
Chesterfield
£246,172
Crime Rate
Brimington
66.1
Chesterfield
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brimington
100.0%
Chesterfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brimington
411
Chesterfield
424.4
EPC Rating
Brimington
70
Chesterfield
69.4
Median Income
Brimington
£28,787
Chesterfield
£29,757
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £195,219, Brimington undercuts Chesterfield (£246,172) by around 21% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Brimington is a flat at £111,250, while in Chesterfield it is a flat at £125,135.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 14% pricier in Chesterfield (£361,710 vs £309,870).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brimington prices grew faster — 42% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsBrimington has a crime rate of 66.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49% lower than Chesterfield at 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brimington 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 4 schools in Brimington, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Chesterfield, which has 29 schools, the figure is 100%.
Brimington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 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.
| Metric | Brimington | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 29 |
| Primary | 4 | 23 |
| Secondary | 0 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chesterfield averages 424.4 Mbps – ahead of Brimington's 411.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.9% of premises in Brimington and 97.6% in Chesterfield. Gigabit availability stands at 79.2% in Brimington and 82.2% in Chesterfield.
Chesterfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (424 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Brimington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70 (C), while Chesterfield averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,079 in Brimington and £1,141 in Chesterfield. 60.4% of homes in Brimington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Chesterfield.
Brimington has more energy-efficient housing — 60.4% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,756.5 in Chesterfield and £28,786.7 in Brimington. The median age is 45.7 in Brimington and 46.4 in Chesterfield. Owner-occupancy is 66.4% in Brimington versus 66.5% in Chesterfield. Employment rates stand at 55.8% in Brimington and 55% in Chesterfield.
| Indicator | Brimington | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,068 | 76,394 |
| Median Age | 45.7 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £28,786.7 | £29,756.5 |
| Employment Rate | 55.8% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.4% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 25.4% | 27.2% |
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