Postcode Analysis North East Derbyshire, East Midlands

PADDOCK WAY, S18 2FE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PADDOCK WAY, S18 2FE.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 39,900 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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10/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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10/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 2FE combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£328k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 35.3% year-on-year.

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

S18 2FE is a sought-after residential area on Paddock Way, 0.4km from Holmesdale in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Coal Aston ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 2FE offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 91% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k, up 35.3% 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 2FE are sourced from Output Area E00100095 (shared with 20 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 2FE. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 242,500

11 sales · Mean £ 235,681

Semi-Detached

£ 308,750

4 sales · Mean £ 313,125

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

S18 2FE has low crime rates — 26 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences41
Shoplifting40
Drugs11
Other theft7
Public order6

school Local Schools

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Holmesdale Infant School

Outstanding149 pupils0.1 km
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Lenthall Infant and Nursery School

Good86 pupils0.4 km
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Dronfield Stonelow Junior School

Good169 pupils0.4 km
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Northfield Junior School

Good160 pupils0.5 km
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Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School

Outstanding1872 pupils0.6 km
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Dronfield Junior School

Good357 pupils1.0 km
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Dronfield Infant School

Outstanding259 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • The Bar At The Forge0.8 km
  • The Dronfield Arms0.8 km
  • Cross Daggers0.5 km
  • Dronfield Pioneer Club0.4 km
  • The Chequers0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • Atrium Cafe0.8 km
  • Ayesha's Restaurant0.7 km
  • Dronfield Hall Barn1.0 km
  • Kennedys Food's Ltd0.9 km
  • Cream Catering Ltd0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Co-Op Late Shop0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Kuchene Deli0.8 km
  • Village Fisheries0.7 km
  • Fat Sam's0.7 km
  • Masala Indian Take Away0.3 km
  • Wonderful Chinese0.2 km
  • + 6 more
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Totally Baked Vegan1.0 km
  • Morrisons Daily0.3 km
  • Peak Pharmacy0.3 km
  • It`s All About You Eco0.9 km
  • Adams Fruits1.0 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dronfield0.7 km
  • Dore & Totley4.2 km
  • Sheffield8.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Holmesdale Road Top0.1 km
  • Holmesdale Road Top0.2 km
  • Summerfield Road0.2 km
  • Stonelow Green0.3 km
  • Snape Hill Lane Top0.3 km