Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

GOSFORTH LANE, S18 1PQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOSFORTH LANE, S18 1PQ.

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Population

220

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Avg Age

51

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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 1PQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

S18 1PQ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £273k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £273k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 6.0% year-on-year.

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

S18 1PQ is a sought-after residential area on Gosforth Lane, 0.2km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, S18 1PQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £273k, down 6.0% 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 1PQ are sourced from Output Area E00100180 (shared with 19 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 1PQ. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 290,000

9 sales · Mean £ 296,444

Terraced

£ 188,000

1 sales · Mean £ 188,000

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

Crime around S18 1PQ is moderate at 51 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.

Shoplifting89
Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour10
Burglary7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils0.7 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.7 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils0.9 km
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Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery

Good231 pupils0.9 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.0 km
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St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School

Good217 pupils1.0 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.2 km
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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.7 km
  • The Bar At The Forge0.5 km
  • The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
  • Coach And Horses Inn1.0 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.1 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.3 km
  • The Corner Shop0.3 km
  • Cooplands0.3 km
  • It`s All About You Eco0.5 km
  • + 3 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.5 km
  • Ayesha's Restaurant0.8 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.3 km
  • Simply Chinese@The Rock0.7 km
  • Coffee Central0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

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

7 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.5 km
  • Village Fisheries0.7 km
  • Fat Sam's0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • China Chef0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield0.7 km
  • Dore & Totley3.7 km
  • Chesterfield8.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosforth Crescent0.0 km
  • Gosforth Crescent0.0 km
  • Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km
  • Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km
  • Civic Centre0.2 km