S18 8ZY is a sought-after residential area on Balmoral Crescent, 0.4km from Stubley in Dronfield. Administratively it sits within Gosforth Valley ward and the North East Derbyshire constituency.
For serious buyers, S18 8ZY is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 66% 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £299k, down 1.4% 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 8ZY are sourced from Output Area E00100170 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BALMORAL CRESCENT, S18 8ZY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BALMORAL CRESCENT, S18 8ZY.
327
51
£ 49,400 /yr
31%
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, S18 8ZY combines high owner-occupation (66%), strong property values (£299k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £299k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S18 8ZY. The average age is 51.5. 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: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 310,000
8 sales · Mean £ 306,875
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
3 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
S18 8ZY has low crime rates — 12 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
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School
William Levick Primary School
Dronfield Junior School
Dronfield Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Dronfield Woodhouse Sports And Social0.6 km
- Peak Pharmacy0.5 km
- Underwood Meat Butchers Shop0.5 km
- Family Shopper0.5 km
- Stubley Service Station0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gosforth Fields Bar0.3 km
- Jolly Farmer0.1 km
- Lockdown Distillery0.9 km
- The Victoria Inn1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Happy Panda0.1 km
- Tiffin Dronfield0.1 km
- Pizza Experts0.1 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Central England Co-operative Society0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dronfield1.6 km
- Dore & Totley3.2 km
- Chesterfield8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Balmoral Crescent0.1 km
- Balmoral Crescent0.1 km
- Gardom Close0.2 km
- Gardom Close0.2 km
- Tay Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S188ZY · Data under Open Government Licence