Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

WORDSWORTH PLACE, S18 1NL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WORDSWORTH PLACE, S18 1NL.

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Population

296

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1NL 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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9/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 1NL combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£340k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £340k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

S18 1NL is a sought-after residential area on Wordsworth Place, 0.4km 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 1NL offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k. 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 1NL are sourced from Output Area E00100125 (shared with 16 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 1NL. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 262,500

4 sales · Mean £ 261,875

Detached

£ 412,500

1 sales · Mean £ 412,500

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

S18 1NL has low crime rates — 15 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 offences14
Anti-social behaviour4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Vehicle crime1

school Local Schools

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Unstone Junior School

Good51 pupils1.0 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.2 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.3 km
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Unstone St Mary's Infant School

Requires Improvement35 pupils1.5 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Kennedys Food's Ltd0.9 km
  • Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.3 km
  • Peppercorn At The Hallowes0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Unstone Hill Farm Shop0.7 km
  • Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hilltop Sports And Social Club0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield1.3 km
  • Dore & Totley5.5 km
  • Chesterfield6.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Wordsworth Place0.1 km
  • Shakespeare Crescent0.1 km
  • Highgate Drive0.2 km
  • Chaucer Drive0.2 km
  • Chaucer Drive0.2 km