Gosforth Lane is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 1PR is located in the Dronfield South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North East Derbyshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, S18 1PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 1PQ, S18 1PL, S18 1PS, S18 1PJ, S18 1PU, S18 1PT, S18 1PE, S18 1PW, S18 8NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S18 1PR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57% | 53.5% | -3.5% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 43% | 46.5% | 3.5% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of S18 1PR there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.1% | 27% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -10.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.3% | 54.4% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 7.1% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.7% | 8.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.7% | 41.1% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 38.8% | 4.5% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 13.7% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 18.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.3% | 8.4% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.1% | 10.6% | -11.5% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 9.7% | 7.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 17.6% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 32.6% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.2% | 99.6% | 1.4% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 99.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.6% | 99.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | 16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 9.8% | -9.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.8% | 76.7% | 6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33% | 37.2% | -4.2% |
| Christian | 62.1% | 46.2% | 15.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosforth Lane was 10.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.2% lower than the Dronfield South average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Gosforth Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dronfield South and the 30th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-05-23 | £379,286 |
| 42 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-04-04 | £302,119 |
| 54 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-03-06 | £237,266 |
| 14 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-01-18 | £478,519 |
| 56 Gosforth Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2022-08-26 | £331,809 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S18 1PR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY | 3out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Balmoral Crescent , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZY | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Pentland Road , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZQ | 3out of 4 | 1,007 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 2,989 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | 4out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR | 3out of 4 | 3,604 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,374 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,914 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 5,243 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Hall Barn | High Street, Dronfield | 337 yd | |
| Cafe | 12 Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield | 364 yd | |
| Samad Cottage Limited | 13 High Street, Dronfield | 375 yd | |
| Little Italy | 61A Sheffield Road, Dronfield | 532 yd | |
| Atrium Cafe | Unit 15, The Forge | 613 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockdown Distillery | 21 Gosforth Green, Dronfield | 70 yd | |
| The Victoria Inn | 5 Stubley Lane, Dronfield | 125 yd | |
| The Blue Stoops | The Blue Stoops Inn, High Street | 375 yd | |
| The Chantry Hotel | Church Street, Dronfield | 545 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, Church Street | 545 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 11 High Street, Dronfield | 375 yd | |
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 613 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 736 yd | |
| Jolly Friary | 1 Egerton Road, Dronfield | 832 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 284 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road | 514 yd | |
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 931 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 265 yd |
| Woodlands Fitness Centre (Dronfield) (Closed) 61B 61B SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Gosforth Fields BUBNELL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 692 yd |
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 727 yd |
| The Home Of Football Stadmium Sheffield Road | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 992 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 113.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.