S18 2XR is a safe, established residential area on Callywhite Lane, 0.4km from Holmesdale in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield North ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S18 2XR is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. A balanced community with an average age of 39 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 37% 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 2XR are sourced from Output Area E00100098 (shared with 164 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CALLYWHITE LANE, S18 2XR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALLYWHITE LANE, S18 2XR.
440
39
£ 37,300 /yr
48%
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.
Area Character
S18 2XR has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 2XR. The average age is 39.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 2XR has low crime rates — 18 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Holmesdale Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Unstone Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
12 nearby- Cream Catering Ltd0.4 km
- Cliffe Park Cafe0.5 km
- Dronfield Gymnastics Academy0.1 km
- Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar1.0 km
- Mint Leaf (18) Ltd0.7 km
- + 7 more
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- Unstone Hill Farm Shop1.0 km
- Butler's Bakery0.9 km
- Deli-Licious Bakery And Catering Service Ltd0.7 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Dronfield Pioneer Club0.5 km
- Fox In The Box0.0 km
- The Underdog0.7 km
- The White Swan0.7 km
- The Dronfield Arms0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Fat Sam's0.7 km
- Masala Indian Take Away0.7 km
- Wonderful Chinese0.8 km
- China Chef0.7 km
- Dronfield Delicatessan0.7 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Op Late Shop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield0.9 km
- Dore & Totley4.9 km
- Chesterfield7.4 km
Bus Stops
- The Three Tuns0.4 km
- The Three Tuns0.4 km
- Stonelow Road0.5 km
- Oakhill Road Bottom0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: S182XR · Data under Open Government Licence