Lesser Drive, Holmewood, Chesterfield
House prices, sold prices and local information for S42 5WP.
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At a glance
8 property sales on Lesser Drive, Holmewood, Chesterfield have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2024. The most recent sale was on 18 Oct 2024. Most sales here are terraced homes, which have sold for an average of £199,995. By property type, sales here have been 38% terraced, 38% semi-detached, 25% detached. Recorded sale prices on Lesser Drive range from £189,995 to £340,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold.
House prices on Lesser Drive compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. Lesser Drive has had fewer than two sales in that time, so it is left out. See all S42 house prices.
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 8 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £199,995 | 2 Aug 2024 |
| Semi-detached | 3 | £216,665 | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Detached | 2 | £279,998 | 27 Sep 2024 |
Sold prices on Lesser Drive
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 18 Oct 2024 | £215,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 4, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 18 Oct 2024 | £219,995 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 27 Sep 2024 | £219,995 | Detached New build | Freehold |
| 6, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 20 Sep 2024 | £215,000 | Semi-detached New build | Freehold |
| 12, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 2 Aug 2024 | £189,995 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 14, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 25 Jul 2024 | £199,496 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 10, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 28 Jun 2024 | £210,495 | Terraced New build | Freehold |
| 16, Lesser Drive S42 5WP | 22 Apr 2024 | £340,000 | Detached New build | 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.
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Crime and flood risk near Lesser Drive
Crime
67 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lesser Drive 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 | 23 |
| Criminal damage & arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Flood risk
Lesser Drive is in or near 2 Environment Agency flood areas:
- Lower Derwent in Derbyshire Flood alert 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 Lesser Drive
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Wingfield Primary and Nursery Academy 378 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 0.9 mi |
| Heath Primary School 364 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Temple Normanton Primary Academy 106 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.2 mi |
| Grassmoor Primary School 220 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 1.3 mi |
| Park House Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
| Tupton Hall School 1,581 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Tupton Primary and Nursery Academy 237 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 1.9 mi |
| Sharley Park Community Primary School 411 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Report | 2.2 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 4.2 mi · 1 hr 23 min walk
Nearest bus stops
- Williamthorpe Roundabout (opp, Williamthorpe Road) 2 min walk
- Masefield Avenue (adj, Chesterfield Road) 2 min walk
- Williamthorpe Roundabout (before, WILLIAMTHORPE ROAD) 2 min walk
- Masefield Avenue (opp, Chesterfield Road) 2 min walk
GP surgeries
- North Wingfield Medical Centre
Medical Centre, Chesterfield Road, Chesterfield · 0.9 mi - St Lawrence Road Surgery
17-19 St. Lawrence Road, North Wingfield, Chesterfield · 1.1 mi - Clay Cross Medical Centre
Bridge Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield · 2.4 mi - Royal Primary Care Clay Cross
Eldon Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield · 2.5 mi
Supermarkets
- Spar Spar - Holmewood · 0.1 mi
- Tesco Express Tesco Holmewood Express · 0.1 mi
- The Co-operative Food PFS Co-op Petrol Nrth Wingfld · 0.8 mi
- Asda Express Asda Heath Express Petrol · 1.4 mi
Pharmacies
- Boots · 0.5 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 1.0 mi
- Peak Pharmacy · 1.6 mi
Dentists
- Clay Cross Dental · 2.3 mi
- Peak Smile Studio Ltd · 2.5 mi
- Eyre Street Dental Surgery · 2.5 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 4 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 | 2 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 3 of 10 |
| Crime | 5 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 6 of 10 |
| Living environment | 8 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 69.8% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 16.6% | 17.1% |
| Households | 745 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 16.1% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 62.3% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 21.6% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,788 |
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 Lesser Drive
Ethnic group
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 97.4% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1% | 0.9% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other ethnic group | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Religion
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.6% | 42.3% |
| Christian | 44.7% | 50.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | – |
| Muslim | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Buddhist | 0% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0% | 0.1% |
Country of birth
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 96.9% |
| Born outside the UK | 2.9% | 3.1% |
Highest qualification
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 20% |
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 20.7% | 27.6% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 18.7% | 18% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 13.7% | 14.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| Other qualifications | 3.8% | 2.4% |
General health
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38.1% | 43.5% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.4% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 5.1% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.4% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | North East Derbyshire | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 41.3% | 40.3% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 32.8% | 31.4% |
| No cars or vans in household | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 11% | 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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