Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

WINDERMERE AVENUE, S18 8PD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDERMERE AVENUE, S18 8PD.

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Population

191

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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.

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9/10
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8/10
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4/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S18 8PD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £251k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £251k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 42.5% year-on-year.

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

S18 8PD is a sought-after residential area on Windermere Avenue, 0.2km from Gosforth Valley in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, S18 8PD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 42.5% 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 8PD are sourced from Output Area E00100182 (shared with 6 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 8PD. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.2%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.5%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 44%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 293,000

7 sales · Mean £ 269,000

Semi-Detached

£ 197,000

9 sales · Mean £ 217,161

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

S18 8PD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting11
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order4
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.5 km
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

Good217 pupils0.5 km
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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils1.0 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.5 km
  • Jolly Farmer0.5 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.6 km
  • The Blue Stoops1.0 km
  • The Victoria Inn0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.5 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.9 km
  • Cafe0.9 km
  • Coffee Central0.9 km
  • Samad Cottage Limited1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Happy Panda0.5 km
  • Tiffin Dronfield0.5 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • Pizza Experts0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Underwood Meat Butchers Shop0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.9 km
  • Family Shopper0.9 km
  • Stubley Service Station0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield1.3 km
  • Dore & Totley3.6 km
  • Chesterfield8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Coniston Road0.2 km
  • Coniston Road East0.2 km
  • Coniston Road0.2 km
  • Coniston Road East0.2 km
  • Gainsborough Road0.3 km