S18 2WD is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Quoit Green in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield South ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S18 2WD is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 40 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 39% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for S18 2WD are sourced from Output Area E00100118 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S18 2WD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S18 2WD.
196
40
£ 37,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 2WD represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 39% of tenure in S18 2WD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 2WD. The average age is 40.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 2WD has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Northfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- The Bar At The Forge0.5 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.1 km
- Dronfield Pioneer Club0.8 km
- Fox In The Box0.7 km
- Hilltop Sports And Social Club0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Atrium Cafe0.5 km
- Ayesha's Restaurant0.2 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.7 km
- Kennedys Food's Ltd0.4 km
- Cream Catering Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Co-Op Late Shop0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Kuchene Deli0.5 km
- Village Fisheries0.4 km
- Fat Sam's0.2 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.6 km
- Wonderful Chinese1.0 km
- + 6 more
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.6 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.6 km
- Butler's Bakery0.7 km
- Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd0.6 km
- Fired (Preserve Product Sales)0.4 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.3 km
- Dore & Totley4.6 km
- Chesterfield7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.2 km
- Green Lane0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Fire Station0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S182WD · Data under Open Government Licence