S18 1PA is a sought-after residential area on Stubley Hollow, 0.4km from Bowshaw in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield Woodhouse ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 1PA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% 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 13 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 1PA are sourced from Output Area E00100134 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STUBLEY HOLLOW, S18 1PA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STUBLEY HOLLOW, S18 1PA.
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43
£ 48,200 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
S18 1PA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1PA. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1PA has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Holmesdale Infant School
William Levick Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- Underwood Meat Butchers Shop1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.8 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Bar At The Forge1.0 km
- Gosforth Fields Bar0.8 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.3 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.7 km
- The Blue Stoops0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Atrium Cafe1.0 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.8 km
- Coffee Central0.8 km
- Little Italy0.5 km
- Samad Cottage Limited0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Kuchene Deli1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Jolly Friary0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.1 km
- Dore & Totley3.1 km
- Sheffield7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Stubley Hollow0.1 km
- Stubley Hollow0.1 km
- Coach and Horses0.2 km
- Coach and Horses0.2 km
- Westbrook House0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S181PA · Data under Open Government Licence