S18 1UB is a sought-after residential area on Highgate Lane, 0.4km from Hallowes in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 1UB is a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 94% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £685k. 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 1UB are sourced from Output Area E00100125 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHGATE LANE, S18 1UB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHGATE LANE, S18 1UB.
296
48
£ 49,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1UB 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 1UB combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£685k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1UB. The average age is 48.1. 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
£ 600,000
3 sales · Mean £ 606,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1UB has low crime rates — 13 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
Unstone Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Unstone St Mary's Infant School
Holmesdale Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Dronfield Arms1.0 km
- Hilltop Sports And Social Club0.8 km
- Hyde Park Inn1.0 km
- The Underdog1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.9 km
- Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.2 km
- Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.2 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.8 km
- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- China Chef1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.3 km
- Dore & Totley5.5 km
- Chesterfield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Shakespeare Crescent0.1 km
- Wordsworth Place0.1 km
- Highgate Drive0.2 km
- Chaucer Drive0.3 km
- Burns Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S181UB · Data under Open Government Licence