S18 1QF is a mixed residential area located 0.2km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in S18 1QF has the character of a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 63 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 1QF are sourced from Output Area E00100117 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S18 1QF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S18 1QF.
216
49
£ 37,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1QF 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S18 1QF — age 49, 47% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1QF. 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
Economic Activity
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 1QF is moderate at 63 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
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Northfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.2 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.6 km
- Contact Club0.2 km
- Hyde Park Inn1.0 km
- The Green Dragon0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.2 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.5 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.1 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.7 km
- Mint Leaf (18) Ltd0.6 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.2 km
- Village Fisheries0.3 km
- Fat Sam's0.5 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.6 km
- China Chef0.6 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 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
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.3 km
- Dore & Totley3.9 km
- Chesterfield8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Snape Hill Lane0.1 km
- Snape Hill Lane0.1 km
- Greyhound0.2 km
- Greyhound0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181QF · Data under Open Government Licence