Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

SOAPER LANE, S18 1QA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOAPER LANE, S18 1QA.

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Population

216

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 37,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1QA represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

S18 1QA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

S18 1QA is a mixed residential area on Soaper Lane, 0.2km from Holborn in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

S18 1QA is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a market squares zone — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for S18 1QA are sourced from Output Area E00100117 (shared with 46 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 1QA. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian2.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

Crime around S18 1QA is moderate at 58 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.

Shoplifting129
Violence and sexual offences35
Anti-social behaviour13
Burglary7
Vehicle crime6

school Local Schools

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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils0.4 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.4 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils0.4 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils0.7 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils0.8 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils1.1 km
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Northfield Junior School

Good160 pupils1.4 km
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • The Bar At The Forge0.2 km
  • The Dronfield Arms0.6 km
  • Contact Club0.1 km
  • Hyde Park Inn1.0 km
  • The Green Dragon0.1 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.2 km
  • Ayesha's Restaurant0.4 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.1 km
  • Cliffe Park Cafe0.6 km
  • Mint Leaf (18) Ltd0.6 km
  • + 7 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.2 km
  • Village Fisheries0.2 km
  • Fat Sam's0.4 km
  • Masala Indian Take Away0.6 km
  • Wonderful Chinese1.0 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Morrisons Daily0.6 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Cooplands0.2 km
  • It`s All About You Eco0.4 km
  • Butler's Bakery0.5 km
  • + 7 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield0.3 km
  • Dore & Totley4.0 km
  • Chesterfield8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Snape Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Snape Hill Lane0.1 km
  • Dronfield Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km
  • Greyhound0.2 km