Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BURNS DRIVE, S18 1NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNS DRIVE, S18 1NJ.

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Population

294

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1NJ 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.

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8/10
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7/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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7/10
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9/10
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Area Character

S18 1NJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £197k, 91% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 31.7% year-on-year.

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

S18 1NJ is a sought-after residential area on Burns Drive, 0.1km from Hallowes in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 1NJ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £197k, down 31.7% 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 1NJ are sourced from Output Area E00100114 (shared with 6 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 1NJ. 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

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 120,000

11 sales · Mean £ 131,090

Detached

£ 257,000

2 sales · Mean £ 257,000

Semi-Detached

£ 242,500

15 sales · Mean £ 249,659

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

S18 1NJ has low crime rates — 14 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 Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.1 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.1 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.1 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils1.2 km
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Unstone St Mary's Infant School

Requires Improvement35 pupils1.4 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
  • Fox In The Box0.8 km
  • Hilltop Sports And Social Club1.0 km
  • The Underdog0.9 km
  • The White Swan0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Kennedys Food's Ltd0.6 km
  • Cliffe Park Cafe1.0 km
  • Dronfield Gymnastics Academy0.9 km
  • Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
  • Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.6 km
  • The Beer Stop (including King Brisket Time)1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China Chef0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield1.2 km
  • Dore & Totley5.4 km
  • Chesterfield6.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Burns Drive0.1 km
  • Burns Drive0.1 km
  • Highgate Drive0.2 km
  • Chaucer Drive0.2 km
  • Shakespeare Crescent0.2 km