About Chesterfield
Chesterfield: A Great Place to Live and Work
Nestled in the heart of Derbyshire, Chesterfield combines the best of both worlds. A thriving historic market town with easy access to beautiful countryside and vibrant city life. Whether you’re looking to start or grow your career, put down roots, or simply enjoy a better work-life balance, Chesterfield offers an outstanding quality of life.
Chesterfield has a strong sense of community, with friendly neighbourhoods, great schools, and active local groups. It’s a place where people look out for each other and where the council plays a central role in shaping a bright, sustainable future.
Famous for its iconic Crooked Spire of St Mary and All Saints Church, Chesterfield is a town proud of its heritage and forward-looking in its ambitions. The traditional open-air Chesterfield Market, one of the largest in England, sits alongside a growing independent food and retail offer. You’ll find modern cafés, artisan bakeries, and friendly pubs on historic cobbled streets, a perfect blend of old and new.
On our doorstep lies the stunning Peak District National Park, offering endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring. In just minutes, you can escape into rolling hills, picturesque villages, breathtaking landscapes, or down Chesterfield canal. For anyone who loves the outdoors, Chesterfield is an ideal base.
Connected and Convenient
Chesterfield’s location is one of its greatest strengths, perfectly placed at the centre of the country, with outstanding road and rail links that make travelling easy and efficient.
Just minutes from the M1 motorway, the town is ideally positioned between Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, providing quick access to major cities. Whether you’re commuting, heading out for a weekend adventure, or connecting with family and friends elsewhere in the UK, Chesterfield offers the best of both worlds; easy access without the stress.
Rail connectivity is exceptional. Chesterfield railway station sits on the main East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry networks, with direct trains to London in under two hours, Leeds in around an hour, and Sheffield in just 15 minutes. Regular services connect to Birmingham, Manchester, and beyond; making it easy for residents and businesses alike to stay connected across the UK.
Chesterfield is also well-served by sustainable transport options. An expanding network of walking and cycling routes links communities across the borough, encouraging greener, healthier travel. Local bus services make getting around the town and surrounding areas simple and affordable.
And for those who need to travel further afield, several international airports, including East Midlands Airport, Doncaster Sheffield Airport, and Manchester Airport, are all within easy reach, opening up opportunities for both business and leisure travel.
In short, Chesterfield is a town that’s close to everywhere yet far from ordinary. Its central location, excellent transport connections, and active travel networks make it one of the best-connected places in the country, and a fantastic base for work, life, and everything in between.