S18 1QH is a sought-after residential area on Holbein Close, 0.3km from Gosforth Valley in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 1QH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 16.2% 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 1QH are sourced from Output Area E00100175 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLBEIN CLOSE, S18 1QH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBEIN CLOSE, S18 1QH.
249
41
£ 49,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1QH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S18 1QH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £348k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 16.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1QH. The average age is 40.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 328,000
5 sales · Mean £ 327,000
Semi-Detached
£ 330,100
3 sales · Mean £ 283,400
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1QH has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
William Levick Primary School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.9 km
- The Bar At The Forge0.8 km
- Contact Club0.9 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.6 km
- The Blue Stoops0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.8 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.7 km
- Simply Chinese@The Rock0.9 km
- Cafe0.6 km
- Coffee Central0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.8 km
- Village Fisheries0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Cooplands0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- The Corner Shop0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.0 km
- Dore & Totley4.0 km
- Chesterfield7.8 km
Bus Stops
- Farwater Lane0.3 km
- Gosforth Close0.3 km
- Gosforth Close0.3 km
- Flyover0.3 km
- Farwater Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S181QH · Data under Open Government Licence