Chesterfield vs Clowne
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Clowne offers lower property prices by roughly 32%. Clowne has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chesterfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chesterfield
£246,172
Clowne
£187,149
Crime Rate
Chesterfield
98.7
Clowne
66.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chesterfield
100.0%
Clowne
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chesterfield
424.4
Clowne
411
EPC Rating
Chesterfield
69.4
Clowne
70
Median Income
Chesterfield
£29,757
Clowne
£28,787
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Clowne is £187,149, which is 32% less than Chesterfield at £246,172. The most affordable entry point in Chesterfield is a flat at £125,135, while in Clowne it is a flat at £98,625.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 36% pricier in Chesterfield (£361,710 vs £266,434).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Clowne prices grew faster — 23% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsWith 66.5 offences per 1,000 people, Clowne is the safer of the two – 48% lower than Chesterfield's 98.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Chesterfield is violent-crime, while in Clowne 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 MidlandsChesterfield has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Clowne. Chesterfield has 29 schools in total, while Clowne has 3.
Chesterfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 29 schools (23 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Clowne School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (2 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chesterfield | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 29 | 3 |
| Primary | 23 | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Chesterfield offers faster average downloads at 424.4 Mbps, compared to 411.0 Mbps in Clowne. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Chesterfield and 96.9% in Clowne. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Chesterfield and 79.2% in Clowne.
Chesterfield is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (424 vs 411 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Clowne 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 £1,141 in Chesterfield and £1,079 in Clowne. 56.2% of homes in Chesterfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.4% in Clowne.
Clowne 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 Clowne. The median age is 46.4 in Chesterfield and 45.7 in Clowne. Employment rates stand at 55% in Chesterfield and 55.8% in Clowne. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Chesterfield versus 66.4% in Clowne.
| Indicator | Chesterfield | Clowne |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,394 | 7,759 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 45.7 |
| Median Household Income | £29,756.5 | £28,786.7 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 55.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 66.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 25.4% |
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