Hollins Spring Avenue is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 1RP 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 Hollins Spring Avenue, Dronfield, S18 1RP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 1WN, S18 1UZ, S18 1UX, S18 1WJ, S18 1UU, S18 1WH, S18 1WA, S18 1UY, S18 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S18 1RP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.3% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.7% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 1RP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 17.8% | 24.2% | 6.4% | 37.9% | -13.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69% | 55.1% | -13.9% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 9.1% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.2% | 53.2% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.8% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 34.9% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.4% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 15.3% | 11.4% | -3.9% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.9% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.8% | -1.2% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.1% | 22.4% | 5.3% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27% | 28.9% | 1.9% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 100% | 97.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 96% 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% | 96% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 96.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.8% | 76.7% | 8.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hollins Spring Avenue was 17.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.4% lower than the Dronfield South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hollins Spring Avenue has the 11th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dronfield South and the 55th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Hollins Spring Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-09-11 | £390,000 |
| 97 Hollins Spring Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-25 | £399,081 |
| 50 Hollins Spring Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-24 | £336,933 |
| 90 Hollins Spring Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,500 | 2023-02-22 | £290,033 |
| 50 Hollins Spring Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2022-08-31 | £304,158 |
S18 1RP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in S18 1RP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY | 3out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 1,247 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 1,363 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,511 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 | 742 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,683 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 4,850 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic High School, A Catholic Voluntary Academy Newbold Road , Upper Newbold S41 8AG | 4out of 4 | 5,373 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 | 4,161 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,190 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,397 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayesha's Restaurant | 40 - 42 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 675 yd | |
| Bake Dronfield | 22 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 675 yd | |
| Atrium Cafe | Unit 15, The Forge | 691 yd | |
| Peppercorn At The Hallowes | Hallowes Golf Club Ltd, Hallowes Lane | 692 yd | |
| Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar | Hallowes Golf Club Ltd, Hallowes Lane | 692 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyde Park Inn | 2 Hilltop Road, Dronfield | 370 yd | |
| Hilltop Sports And Social Club | Longacre Road, Dronfield | 483 yd | |
| The Dronfield Arms | 91 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 545 yd | |
| The Underdog | 99 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 545 yd | |
| The White Swan | 78 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 93 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 545 yd | |
| Dronfield Delicatessan | 4 - 6 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 675 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 675 yd | |
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 691 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 356 yd |
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| Hallowes Golf Club HALLOWES LANE | golf | 698 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 730 yd |
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 803 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 | 37.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.