Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

GOSFORTH CRESCENT, S18 1PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSFORTH CRESCENT, S18 1PT.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

51

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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 1PT 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.

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8/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 1PT combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£284k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £284k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 24.8% year-on-year.

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

S18 1PT is a sought-after residential area on Gosforth Crescent, 0.1km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, S18 1PT is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £284k, up 24.8% 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 1PT are sourced from Output Area E00100180 (shared with 19 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 1PT. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 280,000

5 sales · Mean £ 249,150

Detached

£ 240,000

3 sales · Mean £ 240,000

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

S18 1PT has low crime rates — 34 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.

Shoplifting79
Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils0.8 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.0 km
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.8 km
  • The Bar At The Forge0.5 km
  • The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
  • Coach And Horses Inn1.0 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.2 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

11 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Peak Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
  • The Corner Shop0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.5 km
  • Ayesha's Restaurant0.8 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.2 km
  • Cliffe Park Cafe1.0 km
  • Mint Leaf (18) Ltd1.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
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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

  • Dronfield0.6 km
  • Dore & Totley3.8 km
  • Chesterfield8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosforth Crescent0.1 km
  • Gosforth Crescent0.1 km
  • Civic Centre0.1 km
  • Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km
  • Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km