Boythorpe sits within Chesterfield's affordable western belt, and it shows in the housing figures across the surrounding neighbourhoods. Terraces start from around £131,566 in Brampton East, with semis averaging £148,000 to £242,600 and detached homes typically ranging from £275,000 to £452,000 depending on exactly where you look. Living costs and transport costs both come in below the UK average, and this consistent affordability, paired with falling crime rates right across the area, makes it a solid choice for buyers who've been priced out of more expensive parts of Chesterfield. Families are especially well served here. Good-rated primaries and secondaries turn up in every neighbourhood, from Brampton Primary and Parkside Community School to Spire Junior School and Old Hall Junior School, with an Outstanding special school in Brampton West and a private primary option near Spire. Healthcare provision is another strong point, with GP practices, dentists, pharmacies and a local hospital all within easy reach, and Walton alone counts 15 GP practices. Green space and air quality are good throughout, with Brockwell's five local parks a particular highlight. Transport is the one area where you'll notice some variation. Spire stands out with its own train and bus station plus a lively food and retail scene, while most of the surrounding neighbourhoods lean car-dependent, relying on the A61 or A619 for access and offering more limited bus services. Daily amenities, including supermarkets, shops and fuel stations, are generally close by even where they sit just outside individual neighbourhood boundaries. Taken together, this part of Chesterfield offers a settled, family-friendly environment with genuine affordability, good schools and healthcare, and the trade-off of needing a car for most journeys beyond the Spire area.