S18 1WA is a sought-after residential area on Lindisfarne Road, 0.3km from Hilltop Road 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 1WA offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 98% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1WA are sourced from Output Area E00100127 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LINDISFARNE ROAD, S18 1WA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LINDISFARNE ROAD, S18 1WA.
305
45
£ 49,400 /yr
47%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S18 1WA is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 98% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 1WA. The average age is 45.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 1WA has low crime rates — 10 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
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.8 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.5 km
- Hilltop Sports And Social Club0.4 km
- Hyde Park Inn0.4 km
- The Green Dragon0.8 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.8 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.7 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn1.0 km
- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.7 km
- Bake Dronfield0.7 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.8 km
- Village Fisheries0.8 km
- China Chef0.5 km
- Dronfield Delicatessan0.7 km
- Fat Sam's0.7 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.7 km
- Newburys Newsagents0.7 km
- The Beer Stop (including King Brisket Time)0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- The Corner Shop0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.7 km
- Dore & Totley4.8 km
- Chesterfield7.0 km
Bus Stops
- Shetland Road 30.1 km
- Shetland Road 30.1 km
- Anglesey Road0.1 km
- Anglesey Road0.1 km
- Highfields Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S181WA · Data under Open Government Licence