Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

GOSFORTH CLOSE, S18 1NT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSFORTH CLOSE, S18 1NT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

233

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1NT 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Average age 55, 97% owned. S18 1NT is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £378k reflects the demand.

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

S18 1NT is a sought-after residential area on Gosforth Close, 0.3km from Dronfield 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 1NT offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The 55 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 97% 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £378k. 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 1NT are sourced from Output Area E00100183 (shared with 13 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 1NT. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 334,127

2 sales · Mean £ 334,127

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

S18 1NT has low crime rates — 42 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.

Shoplifting75
Violence and sexual offences18
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary6
Criminal damage and arson4

school Local Schools

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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils0.8 km
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

Good217 pupils1.1 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.2 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.3 km
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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.9 km
  • The Bar At The Forge0.5 km
  • The Dronfield Arms0.8 km
  • Contact Club0.6 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • It`s All About You Eco0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • The Corner Shop0.3 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.5 km
  • Ayesha's Restaurant0.8 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.4 km
  • Simply Chinese@The Rock0.6 km
  • Cafe0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.7 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.5 km
  • Village Fisheries0.6 km
  • Fat Sam's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.4 km
  • China Chef0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield0.7 km
  • Dore & Totley4.0 km
  • Chesterfield7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosforth Close0.0 km
  • Farwater Lane0.1 km
  • Gosforth Close0.1 km
  • Farwater Lane0.1 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km