# S42 5RR Area Summary
The S42 5RR postcode covers part of Holmewood in North East Derbyshire, a former coal mining village situated between Chesterfield and Clay Cross. This area represents an affordable corner of the Derbyshire property market, with an average property price of **£136,208** based on 88 properties—significantly below the national average, making it particularly attractive to first-time buyers and investors seeking value.
The pricing reflects the area's working-class heritage and more modest housing stock, predominantly consisting of terraced houses, semi-detached properties, and former council housing from the mid-20th century. Holmewood offers practical, no-frills living with decent transport links via the A617 and proximity to larger employment centres like Chesterfield. The area appeals to those prioritising affordability over prestige, though it lacks some of the amenities and period charm found in more expensive nearby market towns.
For buyers with a limited budget, S42 5RR presents genuine opportunities to access home ownership in a community with essential local facilities, though prospective purchasers should factor in the area's industrial past and relatively limited capital appreciation potential compared to more sought-after Derbyshire locations.
The average house price in S42 5RR, Chesterfield is £136,208. Prices range from £6,700 to £299,950.
There are 88 properties in S42 5RR, Chesterfield.
S42 5RR contains 28 semi-detached properties, 24 detached properties, 18 flat / maisonette properties, 17 terraced properties.
Average house prices in S42 5RR have risen by 9.1% from £71,498 in 1995 to £78,000 in 2025.
S42 5RR is located in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.
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