S18 1NF is a sought-after residential area on Shelley Drive, 0.2km from Hallowes in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 1NF 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. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 £278k, up 26.6% 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 1NF are sourced from Output Area E00100115 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELLEY DRIVE, S18 1NF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELLEY DRIVE, S18 1NF.
306
48
£ 49,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1NF 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 1NF's low deprivation rank, 95% ownership, and £278k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £278k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 26.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1NF. 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
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 261,000
8 sales · Mean £ 268,750
Semi-Detached
£ 189,000
1 sales · Mean £ 189,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1NF 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.
school Local Schools
Unstone Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Unstone St Mary's Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Holmesdale Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.8 km
- Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
- Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
- The Sandwich Bar At Dronfield Cooked1.0 km
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.6 km
- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Fox In The Box1.0 km
- Hilltop Sports And Social Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.3 km
- Dore & Totley5.5 km
- Chesterfield6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Wordsworth Place0.1 km
- Chaucer Drive0.1 km
- Chaucer Drive0.1 km
- Shakespeare Crescent0.1 km
- Highgate Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: S181NF · Data under Open Government Licence