Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

CROFTON RISE, S18 1RH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROFTON RISE, S18 1RH.

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Population

233

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Avg Age

55

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Avg Income

£ 49,400 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: S18 1RH 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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1/10
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8/10
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8/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

S18 1RH is a settled retirement community — average age 55, 97% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 15.3% year-on-year.

home £291,666 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

S18 1RH is a sought-after residential area on Crofton Rise, 0.4km 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 1RH offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. An established, mature community with an average age of 55 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 97% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £291k, down 15.3% 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 1RH are sourced from Output Area E00100183 (shared with 13 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 1RH. The average age is 55.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 292,500

8 sales · Mean £ 312,875

Semi-Detached

£ 264,000

5 sales · Mean £ 262,801

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

S18 1RH has low crime rates — 16 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 offences17
Anti-social behaviour7
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson5
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils0.9 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 pupils1.1 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils1.3 km
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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils1.4 km
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William Levick Primary School

Good202 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

13 nearby
  • Gosforth Fields Bar0.9 km
  • The Bar At The Forge0.6 km
  • The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
  • Contact Club0.7 km
  • Lockdown Distillery0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
  • Cooplands0.4 km
  • It`s All About You Eco0.8 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
  • The Corner Shop0.4 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.6 km
  • Ayesha's Restaurant0.9 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn0.4 km
  • Simply Chinese@The Rock0.7 km
  • Cafe0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.6 km
  • Village Fisheries0.7 km
  • Fat Sam's0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.5 km
  • China Chef0.9 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield0.7 km
  • Dore & Totley3.9 km
  • Chesterfield7.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Gosforth Close0.1 km
  • Gosforth Close0.1 km
  • Farwater Lane0.1 km
  • Farwater Lane0.2 km
  • Flyover0.2 km