Birch Close, Grassmoor, Chesterfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for S42 5YD.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Birch Close, Grassmoor, Chesterfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2018. The most recent sale was on 1 Nov 2024. Most sales here are detached homes, which have sold for an average of £246,244. Average sale prices rose from £225,000 in 2018 to £282,500 in 2024 (+26%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. 1 home here has sold more than once since 2018; 1 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Birch Close compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Birch Close has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S42 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £246,244 | 1 Nov 2024 |
Sold prices on Birch Close
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16, Birch Close S42 5YD | 1 Nov 2024 | £345,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close S42 5YD | 20 Aug 2024 | £220,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 11, Birch Close S42 5YD | 23 Sep 2022 | £200,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 9, Birch Close S42 5YD | 18 May 2021 | £299,950 | Detached | Freehold |
| 3, Birch Close S42 5YD | 30 Jul 2020 | £175,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 17, Birch Close S42 5YD | 1 Feb 2019 | £280,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 8, Birch Close S42 5YD | 31 Aug 2018 | £190,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 18, Birch Close S42 5YD | 9 Jul 2018 | £260,000 | Detached | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 3, Birch Close | £175,000 (Jul 2020) → £220,000 (Aug 2024) | +26% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Birch Close
Crime
38 crimes were reported within about a mile of Birch Close in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 50% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Birch Close is in or near 1 Environment Agency flood area:
- Upper River Rother catchment Flood alert area
Flood warning areas cover places at risk from rivers and the sea. Surface water risk isn't included. Check the long-term flood risk for a postcode on GOV.UK.
Schools near Birch Close
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grassmoor Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| Temple Normanton Primary Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.8 mi |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.1 mi |
| Hasland Junior School 379 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Report | 1.4 mi |
| Tupton Hall School 1,581 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.4 mi |
| Outwood Academy Hasland Hall 847 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Good Report | 1.5 mi |
| Hunloke Park Primary School 357 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Train stations
- Chesterfield station 3.0 mi · 1 hr walk
Nearest bus stops
- Mill Lane (Opp, North Wingfield Road) 4 min walk
- Mill Lane (Adj, North Wingfield Road) 4 min walk
- Boot and Shoe (opp, North Wingfield Road) 5 min walk
- Boot and Shoe (outside, North Wingfield Road) 5 min walk
GP surgeries
- North Wingfield Medical Centre
Medical Centre, Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield · 1.0 mi - St Lawrence Road Surgery
17-19 St. Lawrence Road, North Wingfield, Chesterfield · 1.3 mi - Wingerworth Medical Centre
Allendale Road, Wingerworth, Chesterfield · 1.9 mi - Clay Cross Medical Centre
Bridge Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield · 2.3 mi
Supermarkets
- Morrisons Daily Morrisons Daily Chesterfield Nethermoor Rd · 1.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food PFS Co-op Petrol Nrth Wingfld · 1.2 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Holmewood Express · 1.2 mi
- Spar Spar - Holmewood · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.4 mi
- Tupton Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Hasland Dental Practice · 1.8 mi
- Clay Cross Dental · 2.4 mi
- Chapel Hall Dental Surgery · 2.4 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 6 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 6 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 4 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 7 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 83.0% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 6.8% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 10.1% | 17.1% |
| Households | 701 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 58.9% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 26.2% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,571 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 81% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 99% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 99% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 87% | 92% |
Share of homes across North East Derbyshire with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Birch Close
Ethnic group
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 96.9% | 97.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1% | 1.2% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 51.7% | 50.9% |
| No religion | 42.1% | 42.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 0% | 0.1% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 3.1% | 3.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 27.2% | 27.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 19.9% | 18% |
| No qualifications | 19.2% | 20% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 14.1% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 1.9% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.6% | 43.5% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 38.2% | 40.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 34.9% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 13.6% | 16.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 13.2% | 12.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of North East Derbyshire.
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- VHS Fletchers 2.9 mi
- Martin & Co 2.9 mi
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