S18 8WF is a sought-after residential area on Barnes Gardens, 0.5km from Stubley in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield Woodhouse ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 8WF is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £485k. 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 8WF are sourced from Output Area E00100133 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARNES GARDENS, S18 8WF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES GARDENS, S18 8WF.
387
40
£ 48,200 /yr
52%
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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 8WF's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £485k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 8WF. The average age is 40.5. 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
£ 440,000
8 sales · Mean £ 462,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 8WF has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Levick Primary School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
- Dronfield Woodhouse Sports And Social0.7 km
- Underwood Meat Butchers Shop0.1 km
- Family Shopper0.1 km
- Stubley Service Station0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.3 km
- Jolly Farmer0.5 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Happy Panda0.5 km
- Tiffin Dronfield0.5 km
- Pizza Experts0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.7 km
- Dore & Totley2.8 km
- Sheffield8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Barnes Lane0.0 km
- Barnes Lane0.0 km
- Barnes Lane0.1 km
- Barnes Lane0.1 km
- Tay Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S188WF · Data under Open Government Licence