Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

HOLBEIN CLOSE, S18 1QH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBEIN CLOSE, S18 1QH.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1QH 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

S18 1QH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £348k, 93% 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. Property prices are trending up 16.2% year-on-year.

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

S18 1QH is a sought-after residential area on Holbein Close, 0.3km from Gosforth Valley in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

For serious buyers, S18 1QH is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 16.2% 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 1QH are sourced from Output Area E00100175 (shared with 8 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 1QH. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 328,000

5 sales · Mean £ 327,000

Semi-Detached

£ 330,100

3 sales · Mean £ 283,400

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

S18 1QH has low crime rates — 7 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Public order3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils0.8 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 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 pupils1.0 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils1.1 km
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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.9 km
  • The Bar At The Forge0.8 km
  • Contact Club0.9 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.6 km
  • The Blue Stoops0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.8 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.7 km
  • Simply Chinese@The Rock0.9 km
  • Cafe0.6 km
  • Coffee Central0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Central England Co-operative Society0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.8 km
  • Village Fisheries0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Cooplands0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
  • The Corner Shop0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield1.0 km
  • Dore & Totley4.0 km
  • Chesterfield7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Farwater Lane0.3 km
  • Gosforth Close0.3 km
  • Gosforth Close0.3 km
  • Flyover0.3 km
  • Farwater Lane0.3 km