S18 1TB is a sought-after residential area on Gelderd Place, 0.5km from Hill Top in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 1TB offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, up 66.7% 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 1TB are sourced from Output Area E00100122 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GELDERD PLACE, S18 1TB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GELDERD PLACE, S18 1TB.
278
46
£ 49,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 1TB 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. S18 1TB's low deprivation rank, 94% ownership, and £381k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 66.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1TB. The average age is 46.0. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 316,000
3 sales · Mean £ 385,333
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
2 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1TB has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Holmesdale Infant School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.6 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.7 km
- Contact Club0.8 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.8 km
- The Blue Stoops0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.6 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.7 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.7 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.9 km
- Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.6 km
- Village Fisheries0.7 km
- Fat Sam's0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- China Chef0.7 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cooplands0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.6 km
- The Corner Shop0.6 km
- Newburys Newsagents0.7 km
- The Beer Stop (including King Brisket Time)0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.7 km
- Dore & Totley4.4 km
- Chesterfield7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Hollins Spring Avenue0.1 km
- Netherfields Crescent0.1 km
- Hollins Spring Avenue0.2 km
- Curzon Avenue0.2 km
- Curzon Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181TB · Data under Open Government Licence