Brinsworth vs Chesterfield
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Brinsworth is about 26% cheaper on average. Chesterfield has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chesterfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brinsworth
£181,502
Chesterfield
£246,172
Crime Rate
Brinsworth
121.4
Chesterfield
98.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brinsworth
80.0%
Chesterfield
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brinsworth
459.6
Chesterfield
424.4
EPC Rating
Brinsworth
70
Chesterfield
69.4
Median Income
Brinsworth
£29,076
Chesterfield
£29,757
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in Yorkshire and the HumberThe average house price in Brinsworth is £181,502, which is 26% less than Chesterfield at £246,172. The most affordable entry point in Brinsworth is a flat at £117,500, while in Chesterfield it is a flat at £125,135.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 27% pricier in Chesterfield (£361,710 vs £262,733).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Brinsworth prices grew faster — 38% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in Yorkshire and the HumberWith 98.7 offences per 1,000 people, Chesterfield is the safer of the two – 23% lower than Brinsworth's 121.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brinsworth 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 Yorkshire and the HumberChesterfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 80% in Brinsworth. Brinsworth has 5 schools in total, while Chesterfield has 29.
Brinsworth School Inspection Breakdown
80% of 5 schools (4 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 | Brinsworth | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 5 | 29 |
| Primary | 4 | 23 |
| Secondary | 1 | 6 |
| % Top two bands | 80% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Brinsworth offers faster average downloads at 459.6 Mbps, compared to 424.4 Mbps in Chesterfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 96.4% of premises in Brinsworth and 97.6% in Chesterfield. Gigabit availability stands at 90.6% in Brinsworth and 82.2% in Chesterfield.
Brinsworth is the faster of the two by 8% on average download speed (460 vs 424 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Brinsworth are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 70 (band C) versus 69.4 (band C) in Chesterfield. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,063 in Brinsworth and £1,141 in Chesterfield. 62% of homes in Brinsworth have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 56.2% in Chesterfield.
Brinsworth has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,756.5 in Chesterfield and £29,075.5 in Brinsworth. The median age is 42.2 in Brinsworth and 46.4 in Chesterfield. Employment rates stand at 53.8% in Brinsworth and 55% in Chesterfield. Owner-occupancy is 61% in Brinsworth versus 66.5% in Chesterfield.
| Indicator | Brinsworth | Chesterfield |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,538 | 76,394 |
| Median Age | 42.2 | 46.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,075.5 | £29,756.5 |
| Employment Rate | 53.8% | 55% |
| Owner Occupied | 61% | 66.5% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.2% | 27.2% |
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