Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, S18 1NB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, S18 1NB.

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Population

306

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Avg Age

48

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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 1NB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 1NB's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £274k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 17.5% year-on-year.

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

S18 1NB is a sought-after residential area on Shakespeare Crescent, 0.2km from Hallowes in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 1NB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 95% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k, down 17.5% year-on-year. 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 1NB are sourced from Output Area E00100115 (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 1NB. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 233,893

14 sales · Mean £ 245,306

Terraced

£ 250,125

2 sales · Mean £ 250,125

Detached

£ 325,000

1 sales · Mean £ 325,000

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

S18 1NB has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Unstone Junior School

Good51 pupils0.9 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.2 km
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Unstone St Mary's Infant School

Requires Improvement35 pupils1.4 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils1.4 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Dronfield Arms1.0 km
  • Fox In The Box0.9 km
  • Hilltop Sports And Social Club1.0 km
  • The Underdog1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Kennedys Food's Ltd0.7 km
  • Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
  • Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
  • The Sandwich Bar At Dronfield Cooked0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.6 km
  • Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • China Chef1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield1.3 km
  • Dore & Totley5.5 km
  • Chesterfield6.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Chaucer Drive0.1 km
  • Chaucer Drive0.1 km
  • Wordsworth Place0.1 km
  • Highgate Drive0.1 km
  • Shakespeare Crescent0.1 km