Cross Lane is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 1SH 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 Cross Lane, Dronfield, S18 1SH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 1SL, S18 1SJ, S18 1SN, S18 1SG, S18 1TD, S18 1SS, S18 1SR, S18 1SD, S18 1SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S18 1SH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 51.9% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 50.8% | 48.1% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.6% | 30% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 47.7% | -2.9% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.2% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 | 49.5% | 50% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 34.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 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.
In the area around S18 1SH this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.3% | 8.9% | -7.4% | 18.2% | -9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 5.4% | -7.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.6% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.7% | 26.3% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 9.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.5% | 42.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 8.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 100% | 97.8% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 16.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 97.8% 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 | 97.7% | 97.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.7% | 97.8% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 14.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -7.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.3% | 76.7% | 18.6% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.8% | 37.2% | 6.6% |
| Christian | 46% | 46.2% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9.3% | 6.0% | 3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cross Lane was 47.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.5% higher than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cross Lane has the 26th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Coal Aston and the 179th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Cross Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-28 | £358,784 |
| 1 Cross Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £562,000 | 2025-01-09 | £597,441 |
| 4 Cross Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2024-06-18 | £382,095 |
| 18 Cross Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-10-14 | £527,116 |
| 22 Cross Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-03 | £461,739 |
S18 1SH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
S18 1SH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 929 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,175 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 | 407 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,364 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 4,952 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,826 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,323 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 5,186 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,324 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 | 334 yd | |
| Bake Dronfield | 22 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 334 yd | |
| The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School | Green Lane, Dronfield | 386 yd | |
| Simply Chinese@The Rock | 7 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 413 yd | |
| Atrium Cafe | Unit 15, The Forge | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dronfield Arms | 91 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 224 yd | |
| The Underdog | 99 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 224 yd | |
| The White Swan | 78 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 226 yd | |
| The Bar At The Forge | Unit 15, The Forge | 427 yd | |
| The Chantry Hotel | Church Street, Dronfield | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 93 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 224 yd | |
| Dronfield Delicatessan | 4 - 6 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 334 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 334 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 413 yd | |
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 427 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 813 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 882 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 233 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 388 yd |
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 558 yd |
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 637 yd |
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Hallowes Golf Club HALLOWES LANE | golf | 828 yd |
| Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 923 yd |
| Woodlands Fitness Centre (Dronfield) (Closed) 61B 61B SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,006 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 | 62.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.