Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

S18 1LY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S18 1LY.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1LY 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S18 1LY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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

S18 1LY is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Summerwood Top in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 1LY offers 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 49 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 1LY are sourced from Output Area E00100180 (shared with 19 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 1LY. 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

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

S18 1LY has low crime rates — 49 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.

Shoplifting91
Violence and sexual offences20
Other theft7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils0.8 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.0 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.0 km
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils1.1 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.2 km
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

Good217 pupils1.2 km
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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Morrisons Daily1.0 km
  • Peak Pharmacy1.0 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
  • The Corner Shop0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • The Bar At The Forge0.8 km
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.8 km
  • Coach And Horses Inn0.5 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.4 km
  • The Blue Stoops0.6 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.8 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.5 km
  • Mint Leaf (18) Ltd1.0 km
  • Simply Chinese@The Rock0.8 km
  • Coffee Central0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.8 km
  • Village Fisheries0.8 km
  • Masala Indian Take Away1.0 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.6 km
  • Family Grill1.0 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield0.9 km
  • Dore & Totley3.4 km
  • Sheffield8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Westbrook House0.0 km
  • Westbrook House0.1 km
  • Stubley Hollow0.2 km
  • Stubley Hollow0.2 km
  • Summerwood Place0.2 km