S18 1LS is a sought-after residential area on Stubley Lane, 0.3km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 1LS is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 51) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1LS are sourced from Output Area E00100180 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STUBLEY LANE, S18 1LS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUBLEY LANE, S18 1LS.
220
51
£ 49,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1LS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 1LS's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1LS. The average age is 51.1. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1LS has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Holmesdale Infant School
William Levick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
- Underwood Meat Butchers Shop1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- The Corner Shop0.5 km
- Cooplands0.5 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.6 km
- Gosforth Fields Bar0.7 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.7 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.2 km
- The Blue Stoops0.4 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.6 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.9 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.4 km
- Simply Chinese@The Rock0.7 km
- Coffee Central0.4 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.6 km
- Village Fisheries0.7 km
- Fat Sam's0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Dronfield Delicatessan0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.8 km
- Dore & Totley3.5 km
- Sheffield8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Summerwood Place0.1 km
- Gunstones Bakery0.1 km
- Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km
- Summerwood Place0.2 km
- Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181LS · Data under Open Government Licence