Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

BARNES GARDENS, S18 8WF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES GARDENS, S18 8WF.

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Population

387

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 48,200 /yr

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Employed

52%

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.

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10/10
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10/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British99.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Criminal damage and arson7
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary3
Public order3

school Local Schools

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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils0.4 km
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.4 km
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

Good217 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.3 km
  • Jolly Farmer0.5 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Happy Panda0.5 km
  • Tiffin Dronfield0.5 km
  • Pizza Experts0.5 km
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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