Scarsdale Road is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 1SN 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 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, S18 1SN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 1TD, S18 1SS, S18 1SP, S18 1SH, S18 1SL, S18 1SJ, S18 1SR, S18 1ST, S18 1SG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S18 1SN is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 46.6% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 50.7% | 53.4% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around S18 1SN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.2% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31% | 27.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -17.1% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 18.8% | 4.4% | 9.1% | 9.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.2% | -4.4% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.8% | 2.2% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 36% | 38.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.3% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.4% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 20.3% | 14.7% | -5.6% | 18.2% | -3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 9.4% | -6.1% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 8.4% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 21.5% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.6% | 31.9% | 0.3% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.6% | 98.5% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.2% | 95.6% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.8% | 76.7% | 12.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.5% | 37.2% | 11.3% |
| Christian | 43.2% | 46.2% | -3.0% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Scarsdale Road was 28.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.8% higher than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Scarsdale Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Coal Aston and the 108th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-07-07 | £194,473 |
| 16 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2025-07-03 | £189,217 |
| 56 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-09-20 | £291,751 |
| 28 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-08-03 | £190,160 |
| 28 Scarsdale Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-26 | £224,273 |
S18 1SN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 1,078 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,252 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 | 458 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 4,868 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 | 3,902 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 5,263 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,402 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 | 406 yd | |
| Bake Dronfield | 22 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 406 yd | |
| The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School | Green Lane, Dronfield | 456 yd | |
| Simply Chinese@The Rock | 7 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 504 yd | |
| Atrium Cafe | Unit 15, The Forge | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dronfield Arms | 91 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 259 yd | |
| The Underdog | 99 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 259 yd | |
| The White Swan | 78 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 272 yd | |
| The Bar At The Forge | Unit 15, The Forge | 519 yd | |
| The Chantry Hotel | Church Street, Dronfield | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 93 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 259 yd | |
| Dronfield Delicatessan | 4 - 6 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 406 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 406 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 504 yd | |
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 895 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 970 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 459 yd |
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Hallowes Golf Club HALLOWES LANE | golf | 738 yd |
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 948 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 | 62.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 62.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 62.7% |
| 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 | 70.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.