Howden Close Staveley, Chesterfield
11 addresses across 1 postcode (S43), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7100619.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £110,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 1).
- 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 A; 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 6 km (3.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Victoria Park, is about 110 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.2 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 64 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Emmett Carr Surgery, about 3.1 km (2 miles) away.
- People: About 130 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 16% of households owned their home and 7% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 93 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £95,000 | £95,000 | £95,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Mar 2021 | 3 S43 3YR | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2008 | 3 S43 3YR | Semi-detached | £95,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 86 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (7). Built: 1967-1975 (5); 1950-1966 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (4); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (2 addresses)
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 A (87% of about 680 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)
- Land On Goytside Road Corner Factory Street Chesterfield Derbyshire: up to 5 homes, not permissioned (470 m (0.3 miles))
- All Inn, Lowgates, Staveley: up to 16 homes, permissioned (480 m (0.3 miles))
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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 64 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S43 3YR | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6 km (3.7 miles) |
| Creswell 41,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 12 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 26 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lowgates Staveley | 110 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eckington | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 48.9 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Emmett Carr Surgery | 3.1 km (2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chesterfield Delivery Pharmacy | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Staveley Dental Care | 280 m |
| Hospital | Chesterfield Royal Hospital | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| Police station | Staveley Police Station | 90 m |
| Cash machines | Payzone | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Victoria Park 6,290 m² | 110 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 1.2 ha | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 850 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,210 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,140 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 1.8 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St John the Baptist, a listed building (Grade II*), 300 m south-west. 15 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe Flash | Lake or reservoir | 860 m (0.5 miles) south-east |
| Foxlowe Plantation | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Norbriggs Flash | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-east |
| Troughbrook Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Brock Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) west |
| Eckington Marsh | Wetland | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.2 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 12.9 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 7 | 11 |
4 of the street's 11 addresses are 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherthorpe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Inadequate; Behaviour and attitudes: Inadequate; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Speedwell Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 860 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Staveley Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Norbriggs Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Joseph's Catholic and CofE (VA) Primary School Roman Catholic/Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodthorpe CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Poolsbrook Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Springwell Community College | Secondary | 11–16 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Barrow Hill Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Requires improvement (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlies Chippy S43 3TR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 110 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Francis House Ltd S43 3XZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 140 m | 5 Very good | 11 Dec 2024 |
| Pizza Uno S43 3TT | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 230 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Speedwell Inn S43 3TT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2024 |
| AVS Superstore S43 3TT | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jul 2024 |
| Staveley Hall Coffee Shop S43 3TN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2026 |
| Staveley News S43 3TL | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 10 Jul 2024 |
| Premier Lowgates Convenience S43 3TZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Marys Corner Kitchen S43 3PD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Dec 2025 |
| All Inn S43 3TX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2024 |
| Beechers Brook S43 3UU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Curry Leaf S43 3UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Heron Foods Limited S43 3PA | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Sep 2023 |
| Star Pizza S43 3UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily S43 3UL | Retailers - other | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jul 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 |
| Public order | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pullman Close (43); On or near Wateringbury Grove (11); On or near Howden Close (10); On or near A619 (9); On or near Overton Close (8).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 16% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 9% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 83% | 17% |
| Private rented | 1% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 12% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 4% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 69% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 10% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 7% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 33% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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 3YR: 11 addresses
Nearby streets
Overton Close · Hassop Road · Hayfield Close · Ireland Close · Gratton Court · Pullman Close · Wateringbury Grove · Belmont Drive · Telford Crescent · Wharf Lane · Ireland Street · Duke Street
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.