Chesterfield vs Creswell
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Creswell is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 52% lower. Creswell has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Chesterfield edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Chesterfield
£246,172
Creswell
£161,809
Crime Rate
Chesterfield
98.7
Creswell
66.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Chesterfield
100.0%
Creswell
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Chesterfield
424.4
Creswell
418.8
EPC Rating
Chesterfield
69.4
Creswell
70.9
Median Income
Chesterfield
£29,757
Creswell
£27,853
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsAt £161,809, Creswell undercuts Chesterfield (£246,172) by around 52% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Chesterfield is a flat at £125,135, while in Creswell it is a terraced at £93,858.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 54% pricier in Chesterfield (£144,799 vs £93,858).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Creswell prices grew faster — 48% vs 1%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCreswell 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 Chesterfield is violent-crime, while in Creswell 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 29 schools in Chesterfield, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Creswell, which has 2 schools, the figure is 100%.
Chesterfield School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 29 schools (23 primary, 6 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Creswell School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Chesterfield | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 29 | 2 |
| Primary | 23 | 2 |
| Secondary | 6 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Chesterfield averages 424.4 Mbps – ahead of Creswell's 418.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.6% of premises in Chesterfield and 94.1% in Creswell. Gigabit availability stands at 82.2% in Chesterfield and 80% in Creswell.
Chesterfield is the faster of the two by 1% on average download speed (424 vs 419 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Creswell leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Chesterfield averages 69.4 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,141 in Chesterfield and £1,099 in Creswell. 56.2% of homes in Chesterfield have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Creswell.
Creswell has more energy-efficient housing — 64.6% reach band C or above, vs 56.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,756.5 in Chesterfield and £27,853.3 in Creswell. The median age is 46.4 in Chesterfield and 44.4 in Creswell. Owner-occupancy is 66.5% in Chesterfield versus 65.9% in Creswell. Employment rates stand at 55% in Chesterfield and 56.2% in Creswell.
| Indicator | Chesterfield | Creswell |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 76,394 | 5,792 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 44.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,756.5 | £27,853.3 |
| Employment Rate | 55% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% | 65.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.2% | 23.4% |
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