S18 1NL is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Place, 0.4km 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 1NL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 1NL are sourced from Output Area E00100125 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WORDSWORTH PLACE, S18 1NL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH PLACE, S18 1NL.
296
48
£ 49,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1NL 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 1NL combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£340k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £340k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1NL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 262,500
4 sales · Mean £ 261,875
Detached
£ 412,500
1 sales · Mean £ 412,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1NL has low crime rates — 15 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 Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Unstone St Mary's Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.9 km
- Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
- Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.7 km
- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Hilltop Sports And Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.3 km
- Dore & Totley5.5 km
- Chesterfield6.4 km
Bus Stops
- Wordsworth Place0.1 km
- Shakespeare Crescent0.1 km
- Highgate Drive0.2 km
- Chaucer Drive0.2 km
- Chaucer Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181NL · Data under Open Government Licence