S18 1PW is a sought-after residential area on Beechwood Road, 0.2km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 1PW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Average age 55 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 97% 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 35.1% 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 1PW are sourced from Output Area E00100183 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHWOOD ROAD, S18 1PW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHWOOD ROAD, S18 1PW.
233
55
£ 49,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1PW 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 97% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, S18 1PW is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 35.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1PW. The average age is 55.4. 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
Detached
£ 287,500
12 sales · Mean £ 295,479
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1PW has low crime rates — 49 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
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Holmesdale Infant School
William Levick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.8 km
- The Bar At The Forge0.5 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.2 km
- The Blue Stoops0.3 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
- The Corner Shop0.3 km
- Cooplands0.3 km
- It`s All About You Eco0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.5 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.8 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.3 km
- Simply Chinese@The Rock0.6 km
- Coffee Central0.3 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.5 km
- Village Fisheries0.6 km
- Fat Sam's0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- China Chef0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.7 km
- Dore & Totley3.8 km
- Chesterfield8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Gosforth Close0.1 km
- Gosforth Close0.1 km
- Gosforth Crescent0.1 km
- Gosforth Crescent0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181PW · Data under Open Government Licence