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 miles
- Nottingham 21.2 miles
- Derby 21.8 miles
- Mansfield 12.3 miles
- Rotherham 14.7 miles
- Doncaster 25 miles
- Chesterfield 1.8 miles
- Barnsley 23.2 miles
- West Bridgford 24.9 miles
- Long Eaton 24.2 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 10.4 miles
- Worksop 15.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brampton East & Boythorpe Ward 0.8 miles
- Brampton West & Loundsley Green Ward 0.9 miles
- Rother Ward 1.2 miles
- Holymoorside and Walton Parish 1.4 miles
- Holymoorside Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Brockwell Ward 1.5 miles
- Linacre Ward 1.6 miles
- Chesterfield Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Brampton & Walton Ward 1.9 miles
- Spire Ward 1.9 miles
- Wingerworth Built-up area 2 miles
- Hasland Ward 2 miles
Example postcodes in Walton
S42 7LE, S40 3DB, S40 3JD, S40 3RL, S42 7LY, S42 7AB, S40 3HH, S40 3JA, S42 7AA … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 25.8 miles
- East Midlands Airport 27.8 miles
- Chesterfield Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Dronfield Railway Station 5.3 miles
Hotels near Walton Ad
- Peak Edge Hotel 4 2.3 miles
- Casa Hotel 4 2.2 miles
- The View at the White Horse Woolley Moor 4 5.3 miles
- Devonshire Arms 5 5.5 miles
- Fischers Baslow Hall 4 7.2 miles
- The Peacock at Rowsley 5 7.1 miles
- Cavendish Hotel 4 6.6 miles
- Oakhill 4 9.1 miles
- Ibis Chesterfield North - Barlborough 3 8.1 miles
- The H Boutique Hotel 9 miles
Local points of interest
- B2net Stadium Stadium 2.3 miles
- Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 4.6 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 5.2 miles
- Chatsworth House Estate 5.9 miles
- Chatsworth House Country house 6.3 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 7.4 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 9.6 miles
- Bramall Lane Stadium 10 miles
- The Leadmill Theatre 10.4 miles
- University of Sheffield University 10.8 miles
- Don Valley Stadium Stadium 11.9 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 12.3 miles