S18 8PD is a sought-after residential area on Windermere Avenue, 0.2km from Gosforth Valley in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 8PD is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, down 42.5% 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 8PD are sourced from Output Area E00100182 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDERMERE AVENUE, S18 8PD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDERMERE AVENUE, S18 8PD.
191
40
£ 49,400 /yr
62%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
S18 8PD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £251k, 73% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £251k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 42.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 8PD. 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
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 293,000
7 sales · Mean £ 269,000
Semi-Detached
£ 197,000
9 sales · Mean £ 217,161
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 8PD has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
William Levick Primary School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.5 km
- Jolly Farmer0.5 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.6 km
- The Blue Stoops1.0 km
- The Victoria Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.5 km
- Dronfield Hall Barn0.9 km
- Cafe0.9 km
- Coffee Central0.9 km
- Samad Cottage Limited1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Happy Panda0.5 km
- Tiffin Dronfield0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Pizza Experts0.5 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Peak Pharmacy0.7 km
- Underwood Meat Butchers Shop0.9 km
- Cooplands0.9 km
- Family Shopper0.9 km
- Stubley Service Station0.8 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Central England Co-operative Society0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.3 km
- Dore & Totley3.6 km
- Chesterfield8.2 km
Bus Stops
- Coniston Road0.2 km
- Coniston Road East0.2 km
- Coniston Road0.2 km
- Coniston Road East0.2 km
- Gainsborough Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: S188PD · Data under Open Government Licence