Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

SHELLEY DRIVE, S18 1NF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY DRIVE, S18 1NF.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1NF 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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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 1NF's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £278k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £278k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.

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

S18 1NF is a sought-after residential area on Shelley Drive, 0.2km from Hallowes in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, S18 1NF 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 95% 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 £278k, up 26.6% 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 1NF are sourced from Output Area E00100115 (shared with 12 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 S18 1NF. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 261,000

8 sales · Mean £ 268,750

Semi-Detached

£ 189,000

1 sales · Mean £ 189,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

S18 1NF 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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Unstone Junior School

Good51 pupils0.9 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.2 km
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Unstone St Mary's Infant School

Requires Improvement35 pupils1.4 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils1.4 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Kennedys Food's Ltd0.8 km
  • Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
  • Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
  • The Sandwich Bar At Dronfield Cooked1.0 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Fox In The Box1.0 km
  • Hilltop Sports And Social Club1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield1.3 km
  • Dore & Totley5.5 km
  • Chesterfield6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Wordsworth Place0.1 km
  • Chaucer Drive0.1 km
  • Chaucer Drive0.1 km
  • Shakespeare Crescent0.1 km
  • Highgate Drive0.1 km