S18 1PL is a sought-after residential area on Victoria Street, 0.2km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 1PL offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k, up 5.8% 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 1PL are sourced from Output Area E00100180 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA STREET, S18 1PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA STREET, S18 1PL.
220
51
£ 49,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1PL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S18 1PL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £209k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1PL. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 176,000
4 sales · Mean £ 182,250
Semi-Detached
£ 202,000
8 sales · Mean £ 201,500
Detached
£ 182,150
3 sales · Mean £ 191,433
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1PL has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Holmesdale Infant School
William Levick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.7 km
- The Bar At The Forge0.5 km
- The Dronfield Arms1.0 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.9 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.1 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- Morrisons Daily1.0 km
- Peak Pharmacy1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- The Corner Shop0.3 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.5 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.8 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.3 km
- Mint Leaf (18) Ltd1.0 km
- Simply Chinese@The Rock0.6 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.5 km
- Village Fisheries0.6 km
- Fat Sam's0.8 km
- Masala Indian Take Away1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.7 km
- Dore & Totley3.7 km
- Chesterfield8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Gosforth Crescent0.1 km
- Gosforth Crescent0.1 km
- Wreakes Lane Top0.1 km
- Wreakes Lane Top0.1 km
- Summerwood Place0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181PL · Data under Open Government Licence