S18 3AP is a sought-after residential area on Drury Lane, 0.5km from Coal Aston 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 3AP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 90% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £313k, up 31.5% 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 3AP are sourced from Output Area E00100088 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DRURY LANE, S18 3AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DRURY LANE, S18 3AP.
222
57
£ 39,900 /yr
41%
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
Average age 57, 90% owned. S18 3AP is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 31.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 3AP. The average age is 57.1. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 225,000
17 sales · Mean £ 232,716
Detached
£ 400,000
3 sales · Mean £ 352,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 3AP has low crime rates — 9 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
Northfield Junior School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School
Holmesdale Infant School
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cream Catering Ltd0.7 km
- Dronfield Gymnastics Academy1.0 km
- Mint Leaf (18) Ltd0.9 km
- DCC Adult Services (Coal Aston Village Hall)0.2 km
- Ferndale Garden Centre0.5 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.9 km
- Totally Baked Vegan0.4 km
- Adams Fruits0.4 km
- D S McCall Butchers0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Dronfield Pioneer Club0.7 km
- The Chequers0.3 km
- Yew Tree Inn0.5 km
- Cross Daggers0.3 km
- Royal Oak Inn0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Masala Indian Take Away0.9 km
- Wonderful Chinese0.5 km
- Family Grill0.9 km
- Wok Wonder0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.4 km
- Dore & Totley4.4 km
- Sheffield7.6 km
Bus Stops
- Methodist Church0.1 km
- Methodist Church0.2 km
- Ferndale Road Top0.3 km
- Ferndale Road Top0.3 km
- Oakhill Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: S183AP · Data under Open Government Licence