Mill Lane Chesterfield
1 address across 1 postcode (S40), about 30 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 7100780.
- Flood: 9 addresses on its postcodes are 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 D; Band D in Chesterfield costs £2,339 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 47% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chesterfield, about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 430 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 90 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Surgery At Wheatbridge, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 190 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 22% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 101 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
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 neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (23% of about 710 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)
- Walton Works (Former), Factory Street, Chesterfield: up to 135 homes, pending decision (140 m)
- The Elm Tree Inn, High Street, Staveley: up to 23 homes, not permissioned (190 m)
- Barker Lane (GK Group premises), Chesterfield: up to 40 homes, not permissioned (210 m)
- Land Used For Storage and Premises Goyt Side Road, Chesterfield: up to 8 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- Boythorpe Works (Former), Goytside Road Chesterfield: up to 135 homes, pending decision (300 m)
- Jacksons Bakery, New Hall Road, Chesterfield: up to 7 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Brampton Manor, Old Road, Chesterfield: up to 4 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- Manor Offices, Old Road, Chesterfield, S40 3QT: up to 58 homes, permissioned (670 m (0.4 miles))
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 4 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 19 homes the Environment Agency counts, 0 are in areas at high risk, 4 medium, 0 low and 0 very low.
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: the postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 90 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S40 2BY | 97% | 47% | 47% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Dore and Totley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.4 km (7.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 54 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Old Road Brampton | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Clay Cross | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Factory Street Car Park | 130 m |
| EV charging points | 8 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 290 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 45.4 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Surgery At Wheatbridge | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 6 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Peak Pharmacy@Wheatbridge | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chatsworth Dental Care | 130 m |
| Hospital | Walton Hospital | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Chesterfield Police Station | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | Rontec - Brampton, Brampton | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 21 ha | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 150 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Pearson Recreation Ground 1.1 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest West Ward Allotments 7,240 m² | 660 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 21 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Mill Buildings at Walton Works, a listed building (Grade II*), 90 m south-west. 16 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Buildings at Walton Works | Listed building, Grade II* | 90 m south-west |
| Brampton Barn | Scheduled monument | 570 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Gazebo at Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 600 m (0.4 miles) north-west |
| Queen's Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Goit | Lake or reservoir | 520 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Walton Dam | Lake or reservoir | 630 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Walton Plantation | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Clubmill Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Brockwell Hill | Hill | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Threenook Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 to 74 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Hall Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 390 m | No published inspection |
| Brampton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 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 |
| William Rhodes Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 2–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Parkside Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 810 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 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 |
| Brockwell Nursery and Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brockwell Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 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 |
| Westfield Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Walton Peak Flying High Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Brookfield Community School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Apr 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Spire Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (May 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Abercrombie Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spice of Orient S40 2BY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2025 |
| World of icing S40 2BY | Other catering premises | 40 m | 5 Very good | 25 Mar 2025 |
| The Tap House S40 2BY | Pub/bar/nightclub | 50 m | 5 Very good | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Harleys Hairdressers S40 2BY | Retailers - other | 60 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Petite Maison S40 2RE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 m | 4 Good | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Deja Vu S40 2RE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 m | 4 Good | 11 Jun 2026 |
| The Duke S40 2BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2024 |
| Jims Doh | Manufacturers/packers | 140 m | Exempt | |
| Chatsworth Fish Bar S40 2BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 140 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Anchor Inn S40 2FW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Barrel Inn S40 2BL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Red Flame S40 2BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Harry's (Chesterfield) Limited S40 2BL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Parsons & Dunn Newsagents S40 2BL | Retailers - other | 190 m | Exempt | |
| Booze Xpress S40 2BA | Retailers - other | 210 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 29 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Robbery | 9 |
| Burglary | 9 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Public order | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (58); On or near Parking Area (10); On or near Beehive Road (7); On or near South Place (7); On or near Walton Fields Road (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 32% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 2% | 17% |
| Private rented | 39% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 19% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 59% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 22% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 18% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 8% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
- Food hygiene ratings Union Jack Chip Shop (takeaway/sandwich shop, S40 3BQ) re-inspected, still 5 Very good (rated 21 October 2026) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- S40 2BY: 1 address of 55 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Shepley Street · Marsden Place · Barker Lane · Shaw's Row · South Place · Brocklehurst Piece · Walton Fields Road · Factory Street · Beehive Road · Beehive Road · Stone Row · Brook Vale
All the streets in S40 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.