Walton
Ward in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.226, -1.459 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 36 69 |
| Dialling code: | 01246 (Chesterfield) |
Walton is a residential ward on the edge of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, England, characterised by a mix of older terraces and more modern housing, local shops and community amenities. It sits within easy reach of the town centre and offers reasonable access to the countryside to the west, including routes into the Peak District, so residents enjoy a blend of suburban convenience and nearby outdoor space.
Locally the area has a strong community feel with active clubs, pubs and schools, and like much of Chesterfield its recent past is shaped by the region’s industrial heritage, with small businesses and commuter links now important to the local economy. Walton tends to attract families and long‑standing locals, and its social life often revolves around community centres, grassroots sport and neighbourhood events rather than large commercial attractions.
Postcode districts covering Walton
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Nottingham 21.2 miles34.2 km
- Derby 21.8 miles35 km
- Mansfield 12.3 miles19.8 km
- Rotherham 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Doncaster 25 miles40.2 km
- Chesterfield 1.8 miles3 km
- Barnsley 23.2 miles37.4 km
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Long Eaton 24.2 miles39 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 10.4 miles16.7 km
- Worksop 15.6 miles25.1 km
Neighbouring places
- Brampton East & Boythorpe Ward 0.8 miles1.2 km
- Brampton West & Loundsley Green Ward 0.9 miles1.4 km
- Rother Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Holymoorside and Walton Parish 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Holymoorside Built-up area 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Brockwell Ward 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Linacre Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Chesterfield Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Brampton & Walton Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Spire Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Wingerworth Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- Hasland Ward 2 miles3.3 km
Example postcodes in Walton
S40 3DD, S40 3EB, S40 3HB, S42 7NS, S40 3BS, S40 3FE, S40 3LP, S40 3EN, S40 3FF … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25.8 miles41.4 km
- East Midlands Airport 27.8 miles44.7 km
- Chesterfield Railway Station 1.8 miles3 km
- Dronfield Railway Station 5.3 miles8.5 km
Hotels near Walton Ad
- Casa Hotel 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 5.3 miles8.6 km
- Devonshire Arms 5 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 7.2 miles11.5 km
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Cavendish Hotel 4 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Oakhill 4 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Santo's Higham Farm Hotel 4 7.1 miles11.4 km
- The H Boutique Hotel 9 miles14.4 km
- The Renishaw 7.5 miles12 km
Local points of interest
- B2net Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 4.6 miles7.5 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Chatsworth House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Chatsworth House Country house 6.3 miles10.2 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 7.4 miles11.8 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.6 miles15.5 km
- Bramall Lane Stadium 10 miles16 km
- The Leadmill Theatre 10.4 miles16.8 km
- University of Sheffield University 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles19.1 km
- Field Mill Stadium 12.3 miles19.7 km