Buzzard Close Brimington, Chesterfield
5 addresses across 1 postcode (S43), about 90 m long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 7126148.
- Sales: 4 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £409,950 across 4 sales.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (B: 4).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Chesterfield costs £2,339 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 2.3 km (1.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 120 to 122 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Brimington Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 92% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | £409,950 | £389,950 | £499,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Dec 2023 | 4 S43 1FH | Detached | £414,950 | New build. |
| 8 Dec 2023 | 6 S43 1FH | Detached | £389,950 | New build. |
| 1 Dec 2023 | 8 S43 1FH | Detached | £499,950 | New build. |
| 1 Sep 2023 | 2 S43 1FH | Detached | £404,950 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 134 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 2022 (4).
Council tax
What each band costs in Chesterfield in 2026-27: Band D £2,339 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,560 | £1,820 | £2,080 | £2,339 | £2,859 | £3,379 | £3,899 | £4,679 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (28% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 5 addresses are between 120 m and 122 m above sea level (121 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S43 1FH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
| Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) | |
| Dore and Totley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.3 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 47 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Briar View Brimington | 220 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eckington | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Car parks | RCP Parking - Brewery Street | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 47.3 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Brimington Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Brimington Pharmacy | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 270 m |
| Hospital | Chesterfield Royal Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Newbold Police SNT | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Central England Co-Op - Brimington, Brimington Cashzone | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,760 m² | 350 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,570 m² | 800 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 490 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thistle Park 1.8 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3.3 ha | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tapton Grove, a listed building (Grade II*), 720 m (0.4 miles) south. 17 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tapton Grove | Listed building, Grade II* | 720 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Tapton Castle motte | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brock Hill | Hill | 660 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Wheeldonmill Plantation | Wood | 900 m (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Parker's Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Bluebank Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| West Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Ringwood Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Chesterfield: see them on the Chesterfield page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Bradley Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brimington Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brimington Manor Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (May 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Hollingwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Calow CofE VC Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michaels Nursing Home S43 1AB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 180 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Brimming with Beer Ltd S43 1AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Ark Tavern S43 1AD | Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 m | 5 Very good | 18 Nov 2024 |
| Chesterfield Care Group S43 1GH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 360 m | 5 Very good | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Chutney Spice (Chesterfield) Ltd S43 1JG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 4 Good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Wong Lee S43 1JG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Butchers Arms S43 1JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Jul 2024 |
| The Red Lion S43 1JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| St Michaels Book Shop S43 1JG | Other catering premises | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Londis / MFG Brimington Service Station S43 1DE | Retailers - other | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Brimington Care Home S43 1NN | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Three Horseshoes S43 1DE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Sep 2026 |
| Central England Co-Operative - 17 High Street Brimington S43 1DE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Dec 2021 |
| Bella Pizza S43 1DE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Chesterfield Foodbank (Brimington) | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2022 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Headland Close (14); On or near Ivy House Farm Lane (8); On or near Briar View (5); On or near Top Pingle Close (3); On or near Upper Croft Close (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 92% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 62% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 5% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 40% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 35% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 17% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 30% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- S43 1FH: 5 addresses of 7 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Headland Close · Burrows Way · Skylark Road · Tinker Street · Ivy House Farm Lane · Gilby Avenue · Gilby Avenue · Briar View · Headland Road · Top Pingle Close · Well Spring Close · Nether Croft Road
All the streets in S43 and across Chesterfield.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.