Ashgate sits within a well-regarded pocket of Chesterfield, drawing on the strengths of the surrounding neighbourhoods of Brampton & Walton, Brampton East & Boythorpe, Brampton West & Loundsley Green, Brockwell, Linacre and Walton. The overriding theme is safety and settled family living: crime rates across the area run well below national and regional averages, and in most neighbourhoods the figures keep falling year on year. Schools are another consistent strength, with Good and Outstanding ratings common across primaries, secondaries and even a special school, making this a sound choice if you've got children. Housing here spans a wide range, so there's something for most budgets. Brampton & Walton sits at the upper end, with detached homes averaging £599,000, while Brampton East & Boythorpe and Linacre offer far more affordable options, with detached houses from around £275,000 to £340,000 and terraces as low as £131,000. Walton and Brampton West & Loundsley Green fall in between, offering good value semis and detached homes alongside cheaper flats. Living costs and council tax tend to sit below the UK average throughout, adding to the appeal for buyers wanting more for their money. Daily life across Ashgate leans on having a car, as public transport is generally limited, though main roads like the A61 and A619 keep commuting straightforward and bus services fill the gap where needed. Green space is plentiful, with parks dotted through Brockwell and Linacre in particular, and air quality rates highly across the board. Healthcare provision varies a little: Walton and Brampton East & Boythorpe have strong GP and hospital access, while other neighbourhoods rely on nearby facilities just outside their boundaries. Altogether, Ashgate offers a quiet, low-crime setting with solid schools and a good mix of housing types, suited to families and anyone wanting a calmer pace without straying far from Chesterfield's amenities.