Area Information for Dronfield, S18 2WZ

Summary Back to Top

This postcode in Dronfield is in the East Midlands region of England. The postcode is within the Dronfield North ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of North East Derbyshire. This page combines information for the address Dronfield, S18 2WZ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of S18 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Please Note

This postcode was terminated by the Royal Mail in February 2013. Where possible, we have attempted to find data relating to the area in which the postcode used to reside before retirement. However, some data such as street names and house pricing is based on current postcodes only and so may be missing or incomplete.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority North East Derbyshire
Ward Dronfield North
Constituency North East Derbyshire * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region East Midlands
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Dronfield, S18 2WZ:

Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XA
Holborn Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2NA
Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2DH
Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2DJ
Princess Road, Dronfield, S18 2LX
Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XB

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about S18 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Dronfield, S18 2WZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing Back to Top

House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dronfield consists predominantly of semi-detached housing, which can be an indicator of an affluent neighbourhood. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 16
Semi-Detached 80
Terraced 29
Flat (Purpose-Built) 12
Flat (Converted) 4
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 5
Residence in Commercial Building 6
Total 152
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of housing tenures, as detailed below. Across the UK, an average of 33% of households were owned outright, 29.7% were mortgaged/shared ownership, 17.5% were social housing, and 19.5% were privately rented at the last census.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 58
Owned with Mortgage 56
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 1
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 31
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 151

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 59
Two People 52
Three People 19
Four People 17
Five People 6
Six People 0
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 153

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Dronfield consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 59
Family Household 87
Other Household 5
Total 151

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 77
Deprived In One Dimension 59
Deprived In Two Dimensions 14
Deprived In Three Dimensions 1
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 151

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in North East Derbyshire constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 157
Female 151
Total 308

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 17
5-9 16
10-14 14
15-19 19
20-24 18
25-29 16
30-34 14
35-39 26
40-44 18
45-49 19
50-54 24
55-59 20
60-64 19
65-69 11
70-74 28
75-79 16
80-84 8
85+ 4
Total 307

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode S18 2WZ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 79
Married 106
Separated 5
Divorced 45
Widowed 19
Total 254

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 143
Good 108
Fair 44
Bad 10
Very Bad 5
Total 310

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 98
Apprenticeship 18
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 51
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 30
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18
No GCSEs or Equivalent 34
Other 5
Total 254

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Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Dronfield) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 97% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 299
Mixed Ethnicity 2
Indian 2
Black African 1
Black Caribbean 1
Other 2
Total 307

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 295
European Union 6
Rest of Europe 1
Africa 3
Middle East and Asia 2
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
Total 310

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 295
10+ Years 8
5-10 Years 3
2-5 Years 3
Less Than 2 Years 1
Total 310

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to S18 2WZ.

Passport(s) Held
None 44
United Kingdom 257
European Union 4
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
North America or Caribbean 1

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 143
Christian 148
Buddhist 0
Hindu 1
Jewish 0
Muslim 2
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 14
Total 308

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 98
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 41
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 15
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 5
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 67
Looking After Home or Family 4
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 6
Other 4
Total 252

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 18
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 25
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 15
Skilled Trades Occupations 16
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 12
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 10
Elementary Occupations 7
Total 161

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 33
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 64
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 37
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 23
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 16
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 34
Semi-Routine Occupation 26
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 12
Full-time Student 12
Total 257

Policing and Crime (26) Back to Top

Dronfield, S18 2WZ is within the Dronfield policing neighbourhood, under the Derbyshire Constabulary force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 26 crimes were reported within half a mile of S18 2WZ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 26 crimes committed near S18 2WZ
Neighbourhood Team Address Dronfield
Pilsley Road
Danesmoor
Chesterfield
S45 9BJ
Force Website: http://www.derbyshire.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to S18 2WZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for S18 2WZ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 19 closest railway stations to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest railway station is Dronfield, approximately 70 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dronfield 70 yards
Dore & Totley 2.6 miles
Chesterfield 4.8 miles
Sheffield 5.3 miles
Darnall 6 miles
Woodhouse 6.3 miles
Grindleford 6.5 miles
Hathersage 7.7 miles
Meadowhall 8.3 miles
Kiveton Bridge 8.8 miles
Bamford 9.4 miles
Kiveton Park 9.8 miles
Rotherham Central 11 miles
Creswell 11 miles
Chapeltown (South Yorkshire) 12 miles
Hope (Derbyshire) 12 miles
Whitwell (Derbyshire) 12 miles
Langwith-Whaley Thorns 12 miles
Matlock 12 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest is Dronfield Infant School, approximately 310 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Dronfield Infant School 310 yards
    
Dronfield Junior School 310 yards
    
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School 710 yards
    
Holmesdale Infant School 750 yards
    
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School 820 yards
    
Northfield Junior School 0.7 miles
    
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery 1 mile
    
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School 1 mile
    
William Levick Primary School 1.4 miles
    
Lower Meadow Primary School 1.4 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest is Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School, approximately 230 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School 230 yards
    
Meadowhead School Academy Trust 1.7 miles
    
Whittington Green School 2.9 miles
    
King Ecgbert School 3.1 miles
    
Newfield Secondary School 3.2 miles
    
St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy 3.4 miles
    
Mercia School 3.6 miles
    
Outwood Academy Newbold 3.7 miles
    
Eckington School 3.8 miles
    
The Birley Academy 3.8 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest is DRONFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE, approximately 420 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest is Bupa Dental Care, Dronfield, approximately 610 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest is Michael Carlisle Centre, approximately 4.3 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Dronfield, S18 2WZ. The nearest is Thomas & Holloway (Opticians), approximately < 50 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.