East Midlands · District council
Chesterfield motoring statistics
How many cars and electric cars are registered in Chesterfield, which fuels they use, how many public chargers there are and how Chesterfield compares with the East Midlands. From DVLA licensing records, DfT charger statistics and ONS population estimates.
- Licensed cars 57,101 +0.2% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 476 UK 441
- Battery electric cars 2,675 4.7% of cars (UK 5.4%)
- Electric share of private cars 2.7% 177th lowest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 274 258 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 11.6% UK 9.9%
How many cars are there in Chesterfield?
There were 57,101 licensed cars in Chesterfield at the end of March 2026, and 120,957 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 12.2% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 476 for every 1,000 residents, 164th lowest of 361 councils (UK 441).
Licensed vehicles in Chesterfield
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 93,528 | 50,906 |
| 2011 | 96,399 | 51,390 |
| 2012 | 97,377 | 51,872 |
| 2013 | 103,733 | 53,012 |
| 2014 | 109,400 | 55,002 |
| 2015 | 113,820 | 57,342 |
| 2016 | 116,781 | 59,813 |
| 2017 | 114,897 | 57,090 |
| 2018 | 115,510 | 57,170 |
| 2019 | 118,914 | 58,444 |
| 2020 | 117,195 | 56,382 |
| 2021 | 119,612 | 55,543 |
| 2022 | 123,539 | 56,543 |
| 2023 | 125,826 | 58,490 |
| 2024 | 124,136 | 57,461 |
| 2025 | 120,974 | 57,003 |
| 2026 | 120,957 | 57,101 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Cars per 1,000 residents
All licensed cars at the end of June, divided by the ONS mid-year population. Company fleets registered locally push this up.
| Year | Chesterfield | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 500 | 482 | – |
| 2012 | 512 | 480 | – |
| 2013 | 523 | 485 | – |
| 2014 | 542 | 490 | – |
| 2015 | 561 | 493 | 473 |
| 2016 | 534 | 496 | 480 |
| 2017 | 546 | 503 | 488 |
| 2018 | 551 | 504 | 490 |
| 2019 | 561 | 509 | 493 |
| 2020 | 525 | 501 | 489 |
| 2021 | 549 | 508 | 493 |
| 2022 | 541 | 505 | 489 |
| 2023 | 560 | 505 | 489 |
| 2024 | 539 | 506 | 490 |
Source:ONS Mid-2024 Updated
Petrol, diesel and electric cars in Chesterfield
51.5% of cars in Chesterfield run on petrol and 31.2% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 43.8% in 2016. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 8.8%, and cars that plug in 8.2%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Fuel mix over time
Share of licensed cars at the end of March each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Hybrid | Battery electric | Plug-in hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69.5% | 30.2% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 68.3% | 31.5% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 65.5% | 34.1% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 63.1% | 36.4% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 60.9% | 38.6% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 58.3% | 40.9% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 55.3% | 43.8% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 56.8% | 42.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 57.6% | 40.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 58.6% | 39.0% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 58.7% | 38.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 56.4% | 38.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 55.8% | 36.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 55.8% | 34.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 54.4% | 33.7% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 52.5% | 32.9% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| 2026 | 51.5% | 31.2% | 8.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Chesterfield
2,675 battery electric cars were licensed in Chesterfield at the end of March 2026, 4.7% of all cars, 49th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 4,659 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 2,176.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 2.7% are battery electric (1,376 cars), 11th lowest of 35 councils in the East Midlands. Companies keep 48.6% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 11.6% of its cars overall. There are also 9,768 battery electric vans.
Battery electric share of licensed cars
End of March each year. Fleet re-registrations can move a single area’s line sharply.
| Year | Chesterfield | East Midlands | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2020 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 3.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2025 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| 2026 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 5.4% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Public EV chargers in Chesterfield
There were 274 public chargers in Chesterfield on 1 July 2026, 154 of them rapid or ultra-rapid (50kW and above). That is 258 for every 100,000 residents, 50th highest of 361 councils, against 175 across the UK. The count rose 36.3% from 1 January 2026.
For every public charger there are 9.0 privately kept plug-in cars in Chesterfield (UK 11.9), 76th fewest of 361 councils. A higher number means more competition for each public charger, though many drivers charge at home.
Public chargers
| Date | All public chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | 201 | 80 |
| Apr 2026 | 232 | 110 |
| Jul 2026 | 274 | 154 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Chargers per 100,000 residents
| Area | All chargers | 50kW and above |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield | 258 | 145 |
| Derbyshire | 119 | 45 |
| East Midlands | 122 | 47 |
| England | 173 | 41 |
| UK | 175 | 42 |
Source:DfT 1 July 2026 Updated
Electric cars by neighbourhood
Chesterfield has 13 ONS neighbourhoods (middle layer super output areas, about 7,000 residents each). In the typical one, 2.2% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 3.9%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield 011 | 5,513 | 215 | 3.9% | |
| Chesterfield 009 | 4,501 | 137 | 3.0% | |
| Chesterfield 005 | 4,524 | 125 | 2.8% | |
| Chesterfield 007 | 4,033 | 103 | 2.6% | |
| Chesterfield 008 | 4,304 | 109 | 2.5% | |
| Chesterfield 003 | 4,145 | 90 | 2.2% | |
| Chesterfield 010 | 4,356 | 95 | 2.2% | |
| Chesterfield 012 | 6,527 | 136 | 2.1% | |
| Chesterfield 004 | 4,400 | 90 | 2.0% | |
| Chesterfield 006 | 4,468 | 90 | 2.0% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| Chesterfield 013 | 2,801 | 38 | 1.4% | |
| Chesterfield 001 | 4,028 | 61 | 1.5% | |
| Chesterfield 002 | 4,460 | 84 | 1.9% | |
| Chesterfield 006 | 4,468 | 90 | 2.0% | |
| Chesterfield 004 | 4,400 | 90 | 2.0% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of March 2026.
Road traffic and collisions in Chesterfield
Reported injury collisions
| Year | Collisions | Killed or seriously injured |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 146 | 32 |
| 2022 | 157 | 34 |
| 2023 | 163 | 37 |
| 2024 | 133 | 44 |
| 2025 | 144 | 30 |
Source:DfT STATS19,UK Motoring analysis 2021 to 2025 Updated
Petrol and diesel prices in Chesterfield
Unleaded petrol averages 173.2p a litre across 13 filling stations in Chesterfield, 1.5p above the UK average. Diesel averages 196.1p, 1.5p above the UK average. Prices checked 16 Sept, 16:47.
Cheapest petrol
- Esso Asda Birdholme Express Petrol Chesterfield 169.9p
- Tesco Chesterfield Extra Chesterfield 169.9p
- MFG Morrisons Chesterfield Chesterfield 169.9p
How Chesterfield compares
| Chesterfield | 476 | 4.7% | 258 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 520 | 3.8% | 119 |
| East Midlands | 479 | 3.9% | 122 |
| England | 437 | 5.8% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 441 | 5.4% | 175 |
Private cars per 1,000 people use the ONS mid-2024 population. Chargers are counted at the latest date; plug-in cars at the end of March 2026.
Councils in Derbyshire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Chesterfield | 476 | 4.7% | 258 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire | 537 | 4.3% | 114 |
| Amber Valley | 529 | 3.8% | 75 |
| Bolsover | 506 | 3.8% | 156 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 584 | 3.6% | 180 |
| North East Derbyshire | 532 | 3.6% | 38 |
| High Peak | 511 | 3.4% | 108 |
| Erewash | 488 | 3.3% | 66 |
Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 120,957 licensed vehicles in Chesterfield | 15 September 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 14,685 plug-in vehicles | 15 September 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 15 September 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 15 September 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 15 September 2026 |
- Coverage: licensing and charger figures cover the whole UK. Licensing figures in Chesterfield run from the end of 2009.
- Vehicles are counted at the registered keeper’s postcode: for company cars that is the company’s address, not where the car is driven.
- Battery electric and plug-in counts come from table VEH0142; petrol, diesel and hybrid counts from VEH0105. “Other fuels” is VEH0105’s other-fuel count less plug-in cars.
- Charger counts are based on Zapmap data and are official statistics in development. In June 2026 one operator removed about 1,270 private chargers wrongly listed as public, so April and July are not strictly comparable.
- Neighbourhood figures cover England and Wales only; Scottish data zones and Northern Irish super data zones cannot be placed in councils without lookups we do not hold.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Source: Office for National Statistics licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.