Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for S40 1RF, S40 1AP, S40 1RL.
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At a glance
11 property sales on Knifesmithgate, Chesterfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2019. In the last 12 months 1 home sold here for an average of £89,000. Most sales here are flat homes, which have sold for an average of £98,700. 4 homes here have sold more than once since 2019; 2 of them sold for more the second time.
House prices on Knifesmithgate compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Knifesmithgate has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S40 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 29% freehold and 71% leasehold across 21 recorded sales. Lease extension calculator.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat | 10 | £98,700 | 20 May 2026 |
| Terraced | 1 | £190,000 | 6 Sep 2023 |
Sold prices on Knifesmithgate
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 10, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 20 May 2026 | £89,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| Apartment 6, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 9 Jan 2025 | £75,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 58, Knifesmithgate S40 1RQ | 4 Jun 2024 | £115,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 43, Knifesmithgate S40 1RL | 6 Sep 2023 | £190,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| Apartment 5, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 21 Apr 2023 | £110,000 | Flat | Leasehold |
| 43, Knifesmithgate S40 1RL | 17 Sep 2021 | £141,666 | Other | Freehold |
| 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 22 Jul 2021 | £18,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| Apartment 7, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 27 Jan 2020 | £116,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 2, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 13 Nov 2019 | £76,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 10, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 4 Nov 2019 | £87,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 9, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 11 Sep 2019 | £79,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 1, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 16 Aug 2019 | £66,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 3, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 16 Aug 2019 | £128,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 5, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 12 Jul 2019 | £120,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 6, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 17 May 2019 | £107,500 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| Apartment 4, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 11 Apr 2019 | £95,000 | Flat New build | Leasehold |
| 2 - 4, Knifesmithgate S40 1TE | 27 Jun 2018 | £825,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Flat, Co-Operative House, Knifesmithgate S40 1AP | 8 Dec 2017 | £1,800,000 | Other | Freehold |
| Unit 2, Co-Operative House, Knifesmithgate S40 1AP | 8 Dec 2017 | £1,500,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 1, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 17 Jul 2017 | £90,000 | Other | Leasehold |
| 22, Knifesmithgate S40 1RF | 22 Jun 2017 | £320,000 | Other | Leasehold |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apartment 10, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate | £87,500 (Nov 2019) → £89,000 (May 2026) | +2% over 7 yrs |
| Apartment 6, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate | £107,500 (May 2019) → £75,000 (Jan 2025) | -30% over 6 yrs |
| 43, Knifesmithgate | £141,666 (Sep 2021) → £190,000 (Sep 2023) | +34% over 2 yrs |
| Apartment 5, 1 - 3, Knifesmithgate | £120,000 (Jul 2019) → £110,000 (Apr 2023) | -8% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Knifesmithgate
Crime
486 crimes were reported within about a mile of Knifesmithgate in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Higher crime than about 90% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 178 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 90 |
| Shoplifting | 58 |
| Public order | 48 |
| Other theft | 31 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 28 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Knifesmithgate is in or near 6 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Upper River Rother catchment Flood alert area
- River Rother at Tapton Flood warning area
- River Rother at Central Chesterfield Flood warning area
- River Hipper at Central Chesterfield Flood warning area
- Tributaries in North Derbyshire 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 Knifesmithgate
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Include-West Bars | Other independent special school | 11–18 | Report | 0.2 mi |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary 433 pupils | Primary Roman Catholic | 4–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Abercrombie Primary School 253 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.4 mi |
| Brampton Primary School 286 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| Parkside Community School 587 pupils | Secondary | 11–16 | Report | 0.6 mi |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School 192 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 0.7 mi |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School 198 pupils | Primary Church of England | 4–11 | Report | 0.8 mi |
| Spire Junior School 154 pupils | Primary | 7–11 | Good Report | 0.8 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 0.4 mi · 7 min walk
- Dronfield station 4.8 mi · 1 hr 36 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Elder Way (Stop S1, Elder Way) 1 min walk
- Elder Way (Stop S2, Elder Way) 1 min walk
- Elder Way (Stop S3, Elder Way) 1 min walk
- Rose Hill (Stop M, Rose Hill) 1 min walk
GP surgeries
- Inspire Health - Avenue House Surgery
109 Saltergate, Chesterfield · 0.2 mi - Royal Primary Care Chesterfield West
Chesterfield Med Ptnrship, Ashgate Manor, Chesterfield · 0.4 mi - The Surgery At Wheatbridge
The Surgery-Wheatbridge, 30 Wheatbridge Road, Chesterfield · 0.5 mi - Royal Primary Care Chesterfield
The Grange Family H/Ctr, Stubbing Road, Chesterfield · 1.2 mi
Supermarkets
- Tesco Express Tesco Chesterfield High St Express · 0.1 mi
- Iceland Iceland Chesterfield · 0.1 mi
- Asda Living Asda Living Chesterfield · 0.3 mi
- Marks and Spencer M&S Chesterfield Ravenside · 0.3 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.1 mi
- Salts Healthcare Limited · 0.2 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 0.2 mi
Dentists
- Glumangate Dental Surgery · 0.1 mi
- Nightingale Close · 0.2 mi
- Chesterfield Orthodontics · 0.2 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 3 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 | 4 of 10 |
| Employment | 4 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 7 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 2 of 10 |
| Crime | 1 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 9 of 10 |
| Living environment | 3 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 34.3% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 60.2% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 5.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 659 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 13.5% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 77.6% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 8.9% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,189 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 80% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 40% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 40% | 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 | 94% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 100% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 96% | 92% |
Share of homes across Chesterfield 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 Knifesmithgate
Ethnic group
| Here | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 88.6% | 95.4% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 6.2% | 1.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 2.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Religion
| Here | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52% | 44.5% |
| Christian | 36.1% | 47.7% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 5.6% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0% | – |
Country of birth
| Here | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 95.1% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.6% | 4.9% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 33.2% | 26.8% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.2% | 15.2% |
| No qualifications | 12.4% | 20.2% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.1% | 10.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| Other qualifications | 2% | 2.5% |
General health
| Here | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 41.5% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 34.8% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 16.5% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Chesterfield | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 47.1% | 42.1% |
| No cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 23.9% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 17.3% | 25.9% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 2.7% | 8.1% |
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 Chesterfield.
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