Gatefield Close Chesterfield
2 addresses across 2 postcodes (S41), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7100468.
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 A; Band D in Chesterfield costs £2,339 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 92% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 270 m away, and Holmebrook Valley Park (62 hectares) is about 350 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 125 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Newbold Surgery, about 510 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 73% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 20 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (34% of about 1,510 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Site Of Former Newbold Community School, Newbold Road, Newbold, Chesterfield: up to 55 homes, permissioned (390 m)
- Derwent House HOP, Ulverston Road, Newbold: up to 17 homes, not permissioned (390 m)
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| S41 8AG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| S41 8BE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 2 addresses are between 124 m and 125 m above sea level (124 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S41 8AG | 100% | 92% | 92% | 0% |
| S41 8BE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.5 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Dore and Totley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 19 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 57 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Marys School Newbold | 10 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eckington | 9.1 km (5.7 miles) |
| Car parks | Factory Street Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 730 m (0.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 47.7 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Newbold Surgery | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dents Of Chesterfield | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Oasis Dental Care | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Scarsdale Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Newbold Police SNT | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Chesterfield, 74 Newbold Village Cashzone | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,250 m² | 270 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Holmebrook Valley Park 62 ha | 350 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 300 m² | 140 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.2 ha | 300 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,920 m² | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 62 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road), a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) east. 12 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Eyre Chapel (Behind Newbold Road) | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Brampton Barn | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Queen's Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Townfield Spinney | Wood | 550 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Brockwell Hill | Hill | 1 km (0.6 miles) south |
| Clubmill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Ashgate Plantation | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Threenook Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Oxclose Plantation | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 1 | 2 |
1 of the street's 2 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 180 m | Outstanding (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dunston Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 720 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Newbold CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Holme Hall Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Sep 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Highfield Hall Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brockwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Outwood Academy Newbold | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Cavendish Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Christ Church CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Whittington Moor Nursery and Infant Academy | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Brampton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys R C High School S41 8AG | School/college/university | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Oct 2026 |
| The Olde House S40 4RN | Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Newbold Working Mens Club S41 8EJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jun 2024 |
| HSP Stores Limited S41 8DU | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2025 |
| Wins S41 8DU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Nags Head S41 8RJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Fieldhead Way (5); On or near Old House Road (5); On or near Holmebrook View (4); On or near Stoops Close (3); On or near Ambleside Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 73% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 21% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 32% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 58% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 66% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 3 to 6 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
Nearby streets
Fieldhead Way · Barn Close · Old House Road · Bar Croft · Stoops Close · Hassop Close · Ambleside Close · Bridge Bank Close · Holmebrook View · Longcliff Walk · Derwent Crescent · Ballidon Close
All the streets in S41 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.