S18 8XT is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Square, 0.3km from Dronfield Woodhouse in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Dronfield Woodhouse ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S18 8XT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £184k. 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 8XT are sourced from Output Area E00100135 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD SQUARE, S18 8XT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD SQUARE, S18 8XT.
133
41
£ 48,200 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S18 8XT 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
With 57% social renting, S18 8XT is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 8XT. The average age is 41.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 184,000
1 sales · Mean £ 184,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 8XT has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
William Levick Primary School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dronfield Woodhouse Sports And Social0.4 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
- Underwood Meat Butchers Shop0.2 km
- Family Shopper0.2 km
- Stubley Service Station0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.5 km
- Jolly Farmer0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Happy Panda0.4 km
- Tiffin Dronfield0.4 km
- Pizza Experts0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.9 km
- Dore & Totley2.8 km
- Sheffield8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Great Croft0.1 km
- Great Croft0.1 km
- Tay Close0.2 km
- Barnes Lane0.2 km
- Barnes Lane0.2 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: S188XT · Data under Open Government Licence