S18 2GN is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Snape Hill Lane, 0.3km from Snape Hill in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield North ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 2GN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 88% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £398k, up 15.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 2GN are sourced from Output Area E00100106 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNAPE HILL LANE, S18 2GN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAPE HILL LANE, S18 2GN.
276
51
£ 37,300 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
No single demographic signal dominates S18 2GN — age 51, 88% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £398k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 15.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 2GN. The average age is 50.6. 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, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 417,500
10 sales · Mean £ 361,750
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
1 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 2GN has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.7 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.8 km
- Cross Daggers0.7 km
- Dronfield Pioneer Club0.7 km
- The Chequers0.7 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.7 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.6 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.7 km
- Cream Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.7 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.7 km
- Village Fisheries0.6 km
- Fat Sam's0.6 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.3 km
- Wonderful Chinese0.5 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
- Cooplands0.8 km
- It`s All About You Eco0.6 km
- Butler's Bakery0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.6 km
- Dore & Totley3.9 km
- Sheffield8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Snape Hill Lane Top0.0 km
- Snape Hill Lane Top0.1 km
- Summerfield Road0.2 km
- Holmesdale Road Top0.2 km
- Holmesdale Road Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S182GN · Data under Open Government Licence