S18 2JB is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Snape Hill Gardens, 0.4km from Snape Hill in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield North ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in S18, S18 2JB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. At 51 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 88% 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £425k.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 2JB are sourced from Output Area E00100106 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SNAPE HILL GARDENS, S18 2JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SNAPE HILL GARDENS, S18 2JB.
276
51
£ 37,300 /yr
42%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates S18 2JB — age 51, 88% ownership, 5% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 2JB. The average age is 50.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 425,000
1 sales · Mean £ 425,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 2JB has low crime rates — 32 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.
school Local Schools
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Lower Meadow Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.8 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.9 km
- Cross Daggers0.6 km
- Dronfield Pioneer Club0.7 km
- The Chequers0.6 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.8 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.8 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.9 km
- Cream Catering Ltd0.8 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.7 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.8 km
- Village Fisheries0.7 km
- Fat Sam's0.8 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.4 km
- Wonderful Chinese0.4 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.4 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- It`s All About You Eco0.7 km
- Butler's Bakery0.3 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.8 km
- Dore & Totley3.9 km
- Sheffield7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Snape Hill Lane Top0.1 km
- Summerfield Road0.1 km
- Snape Hill Lane Top0.1 km
- Holmesdale Road Top0.2 km
- Holmesdale Road Top0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S182JB · Data under Open Government Licence