S18 1ND is a sought-after residential area on Shakespeare Crescent, 0.2km from Hallowes in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 1ND is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 91% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 7.4% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 1ND are sourced from Output Area E00100114 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, S18 1ND House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, S18 1ND.
294
44
£ 49,400 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1ND 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 1ND's low deprivation rank, 91% ownership, and £191k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £191k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 7.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1ND. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 137,000
8 sales · Mean £ 156,500
Semi-Detached
£ 237,500
7 sales · Mean £ 240,642
Detached
£ 312,500
6 sales · Mean £ 293,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1ND has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Unstone Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Unstone St Mary's Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Holmesdale Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Dronfield Arms1.0 km
- Fox In The Box0.9 km
- The Underdog1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.7 km
- Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
- Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
- The Sandwich Bar At Dronfield Cooked0.9 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.5 km
- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- China Chef1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.3 km
- Dore & Totley5.5 km
- Chesterfield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chaucer Drive0.1 km
- Chaucer Drive0.1 km
- Wordsworth Place0.2 km
- Highgate Drive0.2 km
- Shakespeare Crescent0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181ND · Data under Open Government Licence