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 57,815 +1.2% on a year earlier
- Private cars per 1,000 people 480 UK 444
- Battery electric cars 2,900 5.0% of cars (UK 5.8%)
- Electric share of private cars 3.1% 172nd highest of 361 councils
- Public chargers 274 258 per 100,000 people (UK 175)
- Company-registered cars 12.0% UK 10.0%
How many cars are there in Chesterfield?
There were 57,815 licensed cars in Chesterfield at the end of June 2026, and 123,554 licensed vehicles of all kinds. That is 10.9% more cars than in 2010. Privately kept cars work out at 480 for every 1,000 residents, 165th lowest of 361 councils (UK 444).
Licensed vehicles in Chesterfield
Counts at the end of March each year, 2010 to 2026.
| Year | All vehicles | Cars |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 92,397 | 52,135 |
| 2011 | 98,280 | 51,926 |
| 2012 | 100,432 | 53,127 |
| 2013 | 106,585 | 54,458 |
| 2014 | 111,528 | 56,493 |
| 2015 | 115,192 | 58,532 |
| 2016 | 112,201 | 55,688 |
| 2017 | 115,125 | 56,948 |
| 2018 | 116,161 | 57,314 |
| 2019 | 119,131 | 58,465 |
| 2020 | 114,847 | 54,471 |
| 2021 | 122,449 | 56,889 |
| 2022 | 123,047 | 56,374 |
| 2023 | 127,418 | 58,986 |
| 2024 | 122,097 | 57,178 |
| 2025 | 123,083 | 57,114 |
| 2026 | 123,554 | 57,815 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Licensed vehicles by type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 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
50.8% of cars in Chesterfield run on petrol and 30.4% on diesel. Diesel’s share peaked at 41.4% in 2016. Hybrids that do not plug in make up 9.1%, and cars that plug in 9.3%.
Cars by fuel type
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 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 | 68.4% | 31.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 68.0% | 31.8% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 64.3% | 35.3% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2013 | 62.7% | 36.8% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 60.3% | 39.2% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 57.9% | 41.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 57.5% | 41.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 57.3% | 41.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 58.0% | 40.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 59.1% | 38.7% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 58.6% | 39.0% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | 56.1% | 37.4% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 55.9% | 36.2% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 55.9% | 33.8% | 5.1% | 2.6% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 53.9% | 33.6% | 6.8% | 3.2% | 2.0% |
| 2025 | 52.7% | 32.6% | 7.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| 2026 | 50.8% | 30.4% | 9.1% | 5.0% | 4.3% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 2026 Updated
Electric cars in Chesterfield
2,900 battery electric cars were licensed in Chesterfield at the end of June 2026, 5.0% of all cars, 54th highest of 361 councils. With plug-in hybrids, 5,390 cars plug in. A year earlier there were 2,259.
Of the privately kept cars, which are registered at home addresses, 3.1% are battery electric (1,571 cars), 11th lowest of 35 councils in the East Midlands. Companies keep 45.8% of the area’s battery electric cars, against 12.0% of its cars overall. There are also 9,733 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 | 0.1% | 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% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| 2023 | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| 2024 | 3.2% | 2.0% | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 4.0% | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| 2026 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 5.8% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of June 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 8.6 privately kept plug-in cars in Chesterfield (UK 12.9), 62nd 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, 2.3% of privately kept vehicles are battery electric; in the highest, 4.2%. ONS names neighbourhoods by council and number, not by place name.
| Neighbourhood (MSOA) | Private vehicles | Battery electric | Electric share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield 011 | 5,571 | 235 | 4.2% | |
| Chesterfield 009 | 4,529 | 160 | 3.5% | |
| Chesterfield 005 | 4,580 | 146 | 3.2% | |
| Chesterfield 007 | 4,063 | 112 | 2.8% | |
| Chesterfield 008 | 4,358 | 120 | 2.8% | |
| Chesterfield 003 | 4,224 | 104 | 2.5% | |
| Chesterfield 004 | 4,434 | 104 | 2.3% | |
| Chesterfield 006 | 4,507 | 105 | 2.3% | |
| Chesterfield 010 | 4,392 | 100 | 2.3% | |
| Chesterfield 012 | 6,618 | 154 | 2.3% | |
| Lowest electric shares | ||||
| Chesterfield 013 | 2,841 | 45 | 1.6% | |
| Chesterfield 001 | 4,121 | 75 | 1.8% | |
| Chesterfield 002 | 4,520 | 99 | 2.2% | |
| Chesterfield 012 | 6,618 | 154 | 2.3% | |
| Chesterfield 010 | 4,392 | 100 | 2.3% | |
Privately kept licensed vehicles of all types at the end of June 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 174.4p a litre across 10 filling stations in Chesterfield, 2.9p above the UK average. Diesel averages 198.7p, the same as the UK average. Prices checked 31 Oct, 19:32.
Cheapest petrol
- Jet MFG Brimington Chesterfield 172.9p
- MFG Morrisons Staveley Staveley 172.9p
- Spar Br Hasland Chesterfield 173.9p
How Chesterfield compares
| Chesterfield | 480 | 5.0% | 258 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire | 523 | 4.2% | 119 |
| East Midlands | 483 | 4.3% | 122 |
| England | 440 | 6.2% | 173 |
| United Kingdom | 444 | 5.8% | 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 June 2026.
Driving test centres in Chesterfield
There is 1 DVSA car practical test centre in Chesterfield, and the highest pass rate in 2025/26 was 56.2% at Chesterfield.
Other centres in Derbyshire:
DVSA publishes pass rates by centre name, with no address, so centres are placed here by the place name in the name DVSA uses. See pass rates at every test centre.
Councils in Derbyshire
Sorted by battery electric share of cars. Select a column heading to sort by it.
| Chesterfield | 480 | 5.0% | 258 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Derbyshire | 542 | 4.8% | 114 |
| Amber Valley | 533 | 4.2% | 75 |
| Bolsover | 510 | 4.2% | 156 |
| North East Derbyshire | 538 | 4.1% | 38 |
| Derbyshire Dales | 587 | 4.0% | 180 |
| High Peak | 514 | 3.7% | 108 |
| Erewash | 491 | 3.6% | 66 |
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Data sources and methodology
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 123,554 licensed vehicles in Chesterfield | 26 October 2026 |
| Plug-in and electric vehicles | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 15,365 plug-in vehicles | 26 October 2026 |
| Public chargers | Electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics Department for Transport | 1 July 2026 | 121,171 public chargers (UK) | 26 October 2026 |
| Population | Mid-year population estimates Office for National Statistics | Mid-2024 | 404 areas | 26 October 2026 |
| Neighbourhoods | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of June 2026 | 35,672 small areas (LSOAs) in England and Wales | 26 October 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.