# S45 (Chesterfield), East Midlands S45 has recorded modest capital appreciation of 1.9% compound annual growth over five years, whilst rental yields have expanded at 5.0% annually, suggesting landlord activity has outpaced buyer demand in the district. Population growth of 1.2% over the same period indicates stable but limited demographic expansion. The postcode sits at the 24th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 45.5 out of 100, placing it in average market territory. The district remains in a latent gentrification stage, meaning physical or economic transformation indicators are currently limited. For investors evaluating this area, the rental growth differential against capital growth warrants specific consideration of buy-to-let fundamentals versus capital appreciation expectations.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 1.6% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 1.2% per year
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What's changing in Chesterfield · June 2026
47 planning applications submitted in S45 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme, 4 change of use, 1 demolition.
- Reserved matters application for the erection of two dwellings served off a shared private driveway and with associated parking, gardens and landscaping pursuamt to approved application 23/01027/OLMar 2026 · pending
- Convert & extend existing barn to form Self and Custom Build dwelling, and demolish existing detached domestic garage.Mar 2026 · pending
- Change of use of existing building from Class E to form 2 residential flats (Class C3) above retained commercial unit at ground floor level (Conservation Area).Apr 2026 · pending
Chesterfield (S45) common questions
Is Chesterfield up and coming?
Chesterfield (S45) has a trajectory score of 45/100 (Average), placing it in the top 75% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 6.5 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Chesterfield safe?
Chesterfield has a safety score of 42/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Chesterfield?
The average property price in Chesterfield (S45) is £212k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.6% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Chesterfield?
The median monthly rent in Chesterfield (S45) is £768 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Chesterfield?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Chesterfield (S42), Alfreton (DE55), Chesterfield (S40), Chesterfield (S41), Chesterfield (S44). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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