New Whittington
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Population5,903 (2011 Census: ward)
Post townCHESTERFIELD
| New Whittington | |
|---|---|
Location within Derbyshire | |
| Population | 5,903 (2011 Census: ward) |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | CHESTERFIELD |
| Postcode district | S43 |
| Dialling code | 01246 |
| Police | Derbyshire |
| Fire | Derbyshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |

New Whittington is a village located in the Borough of Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, England, near to Whittington Moor and Old Whittington. It is also to the west of Barrow Hill and Staveley.[1] In 2011 the Barrow Hill and New Whittington ward had a population of 5,903.[2]
There are also five pubs/clubs in New Whittington: The Wellington (closed), The Miners Arms, The Rising Sun, New Whittington Social Club and The Forge.
Revolution House, now a museum, is located between New and Old Whittington.[3]
The village is served by St. Barnabas Church.[4]
Notable people
Joseph Lynch (1883-1972) - Trade unionist