Authority → Chesterfield

Chesterfield Population

Here are the latest population statistics on Chesterfield in the United Kingdom. The data is updated regularly per the latest population statistics releases.

Last update: April 22, 2024

103,700

Population

7.6%

Unqualified

3.2%

Unemployment

£28,829

Salary

£190,082

Property

Quick answer: Chesterfield is a local authority in England. The population of Chesterfield is 103,700. The population per square mile of Chesterfield is 4,148. The average salary in Chesterfield is £28,829 per year. The average property price in Chesterfield is £190,082.


Books about Chesterfield: Numerous fiction and non-fiction books have been produced about the rich history of Chesterfield. Here is a link to some of the books about Chesterfield.


Chesterfield Demographics


The population of Chesterfield is 103,700. The population per square mile of Chesterfield is 4,148. The population has decreased by 1,200 in the past year. The population has increased by 5,700 since 1981.


There are more females in Chesterfield. They account for 50.8% of the population.


Chesterfield Employment


76.6% of the people in Chesterfield are in employment. There are more males in employment. The definition of employment is being employed or self-employed and aged 16 to 64.


The unemployment rate in Chesterfield is 3.2%. The definition of unemployment is being economically active but unemployed. The average unemployment rate nationally is 3.8%.


Chesterfield Student Population


The student population of Chesterfield is 4,900. Students account for 28.8% of the economically inactive population aged 16 to 64.


89.4% of the people in Chesterfield have an NVQ1 qualification. 77.8% have an NVQ2 qualification. 58.3% have an NVQ3 qualification. 36.9% have an NVQ4 qualification.


7.6% of the people in Chesterfield have no qualifications. The national average for people with no qualifications is 6.6%.


Chesterfield Economy


There are 3,350 businesses in Chesterfield. 85.4% are micro businesses. 11.8% are small businesses. 2.1% are medium businesses. 0.7% are large businesses.


The biggest industry employers in Chesterfield are wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles businesses.


Chesterfield Salary


The average salary in Chesterfield is £28,829 per year. Males earn 20.7% more.


Salaries in Chesterfield are 13.64% less than the national average of £33,384.


Chesterfield Property


The average property price in Chesterfield is £190,082. The national average property price is £294,910.


Average property prices by type in Chesterfield: £309,540 for detached houses. £189,463 for semi-detached houses. £148,844 for terrace houses. £112,482 for flats.