Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

MOORWOOD LANE, S17 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOORWOOD LANE, S17 3BS.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

251

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: S17 3BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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8/10
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Area Character

S17 3BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S17 3BS is a safe, established residential area on Moorwood Lane, 0.3km from Moorwood in North East Derbyshire. Administratively it sits within Barlow & Holmesfield ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For families considering a move, S17 3BS represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for S17 3BS are sourced from Output Area E00100036 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S17 3BS. The average age is 47.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian1.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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S17 3BS has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Other theft2

school Local Schools

P

Totley Primary School

Outstanding400 pupils1.5 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Moorlands Stonehouse Pizza And Carvery0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dore & Totley3.7 km
  • Dronfield5.2 km
  • Grindleford5.3 km