FIRTHWOOD ROAD, S18 3BX House Prices & Local Information

S18 3BX is a sought-after residential area on Firthwood Road, 0.7km from Summerley 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 3BX 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. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 97% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £359k. 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 3BX are sourced from Output Area E00100090 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.