S18 1QQ is a sought-after residential area on Romney Drive, 0.1km from Gosforth Valley 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 1QQ offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 94% 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 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £323k, up 24.0% 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 1QQ are sourced from Output Area E00100168 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROMNEY DRIVE, S18 1QQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMNEY DRIVE, S18 1QQ.
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£ 49,400 /yr
45%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 1QQ combines high owner-occupation (94%), strong property values (£323k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £323k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 24.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1QQ. The average age is 48.6. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
3 sales · Mean £ 301,500
Detached
£ 250,750
6 sales · Mean £ 258,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1QQ has low crime rates — 5 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.
school Local Schools
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
William Levick Primary School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.7 km
- The Bar At The Forge0.9 km
- Jolly Farmer0.8 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.5 km
- The Blue Stoops0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.8 km
- Atrium Cafe0.9 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.7 km
- Cafe0.7 km
- Coffee Central0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Happy Panda0.8 km
- Kuchene Deli0.9 km
- Tiffin Dronfield0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Pizza Experts0.8 km
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.8 km
- Cooplands0.7 km
- It`s All About You Eco1.0 km
- Stubley Service Station1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi1.0 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.1 km
- Dore & Totley3.8 km
- Chesterfield8.0 km
Bus Stops
- Coniston Road East0.1 km
- Coniston Road East0.1 km
- Flyover0.2 km
- Flyover0.2 km
- Gosforth Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S181QQ · Data under Open Government Licence