S18 1QE is a mixed residential area on Chapel Yard, 0.2km from Dronfield in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
Within the S18 district, this postcode is characterised by a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a manufacturing, energy and utilities character: manufacturing, energy and utilities. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 1QE are sourced from Output Area E00100117 (shared with 46 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHAPEL YARD, S18 1QE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHAPEL YARD, S18 1QE.
216
49
£ 37,300 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1QE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S18 1QE — age 49, 47% ownership, 24% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1QE. The average age is 48.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S18 1QE is moderate at 58 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.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.2 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.7 km
- Coach And Horses Inn0.9 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.4 km
- The Blue Stoops0.0 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.2 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.5 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.0 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.7 km
- Mint Leaf (18) Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.4 km
- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.2 km
- Village Fisheries0.3 km
- Fat Sam's0.5 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.0 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.1 km
- The Corner Shop0.1 km
- Cooplands0.1 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.4 km
- Dore & Totley3.9 km
- Chesterfield8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Snape Hill Lane0.2 km
- Civic Centre0.2 km
- Snape Hill Lane0.2 km
- Greyhound0.2 km
- Wreakes Lane Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181QE · Data under Open Government Licence