S18 9EA is a safe, established residential area located 0.6km from Holmesdale in Dronfield. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Dronfield North ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in S18 9EA has the character of a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, energy and utilities. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 9EA are sourced from Output Area E00100098 (shared with 164 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S18 9EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S18 9EA.
440
39
£ 37,300 /yr
48%
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
S18 9EA has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 9EA. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 9EA has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Northfield Junior School
Unstone Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
- Dronfield Pioneer Club0.6 km
- Fox In The Box0.2 km
- The Underdog0.9 km
- The White Swan0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Ayesha's Restaurant0.9 km
- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.4 km
- Cream Catering Ltd0.5 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.7 km
- Dronfield Gymnastics Academy0.3 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
- Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.8 km
- Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd0.9 km
- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Fat Sam's0.9 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Wonderful Chinese1.0 km
- China Chef0.9 km
- Dronfield Delicatessan0.9 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.1 km
- Dore & Totley5.2 km
- Chesterfield7.2 km
Bus Stops
- The Three Tuns0.5 km
- Southfield Drive0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S189EA · Data under Open Government Licence