Chesterfield: population and statistics
Chesterfield has a population of 106,419 (2025) across 66.0 km², or 1,611 people per km². It ranks 280 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 106,419 residents
- 66.0 km²
- 1,611 people/km²
Chesterfield in numbers
Population of Chesterfield over time
Chesterfield had 104,415 residents in 2015 and 106,419 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 103,761 |
| 2021 | 103,673 |
| 2022 | 104,118 |
| 2023 | 105,217 |
| 2024 | 105,807 |
| 2025 | 106,419 |
All indicators for Chesterfield
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Chesterfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.7% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 118 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.3% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 253 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Chesterfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 51,640 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 233 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 34.8% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 128 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 12.3% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 274 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 48,058 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.5% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 112 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.3% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 193 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 62.9% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 219 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.2% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 199 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 20.7% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 58 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £203,367 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 286 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 4.7% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 70 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Chesterfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 84.4% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 8 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.3% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 284 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.2% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 212 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Chesterfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,220 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 302 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 39.7 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 240 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,440 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 313 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £35,920 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 257 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Chesterfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 77.7% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 145 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 142 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Chesterfield | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 23.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 92 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, Chesterfield ranks 25 by population.
Households heated by mains gas only: 84.4% in Chesterfield, compared with an average of 76.4% in East Midlands and 73.9% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 12.3% in Chesterfield, compared with an average of 20.8% in East Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 21.5% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
Business sectors: Chesterfield
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade21.5% ×1.3
- Construction12.6% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical10.7% ×0.8
- Accommodation and food services8.3% ×1.2
- Health and social work7.6% ×1.3
- Manufacturing7.5% ×1.7
- Administrative and support services7.2% ×0.9
- Other service activities4.9% ×1.2
Where is Chesterfield?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Chesterfield?
Chesterfield has 106,419 residents (2025), ranking 280 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Chesterfield?
Chesterfield covers 66.0 km², with a density of 1,611 people per km².
Is the population of Chesterfield growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Chesterfield went from 104,415 to 106,419, a change of +1.9%.
Where is Chesterfield?
Chesterfield is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.255, longitude −1.391.
Households heated by mains gas only: what is the figure for Chesterfield?
In Chesterfield, “Households heated by mains gas only” stands at 84.4% (2021), ranking 8 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 76.7%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Chesterfield?
In Chesterfield, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 12.3% (2026), ranking 274 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Chesterfield?
The nearest to Chesterfield are Bolsover (8.7 km), North East Derbyshire (9.5 km), Mansfield (17 km), Sheffield (19 km), Rotherham (20 km).