Chesterfield Road is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 1XG 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 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 1XG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 1XW, S18 1WL, S18 1XX, S18 1XH, S18 1XY, S18 1SR, S18 2XE, S18 1SS, S18 2XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S18 1XG is primarily male, with 55.9% 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 | 55.1% | 44.1% | -11.0% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 44.9% | 55.9% | 11.0% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 1XG, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.2% 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 | 34% | 44.2% | 10.2% | 37.9% | 6.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 26.4% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -17.8% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 3.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 19.8% | 23.3% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 14.2% |
| Widowed | 14.8% | 2.5% | -12.3% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 42.2% | 43.6% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 35.9% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 2.3% |
| Fair health | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 7% | 5.6% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 | 25.9% | 18.4% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.6% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.5% | 10.4% | -13.1% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 8% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 20.9% | 9.2% | 16.9% | 4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 28.8% | 8.4% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 96.2% | 93.3% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, 91.3% 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 | 95.7% | 91.3% | -4.4% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 91.3% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 8.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 17.3% | 13.5% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.1% | 37.2% | 7.9% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chesterfield Road was 87.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 265.1% higher than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Chesterfield Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Coal Aston and the 88th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 170.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 154 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-02-23 | £175,905 |
| 84 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2023-07-25 | £168,683 |
| 162 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-07-14 | £203,170 |
| Bank House, 144 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2021-11-29 | £540,251 |
| 86 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2021-04-23 | £222,350 |
S18 1XG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Part-Time Employee | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 494 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 900 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,191 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 | 367 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,409 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 4,675 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 | 3,805 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,072 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 5,168 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedys Food's Ltd | Unit 2A, Hunter Park | 334 yd | |
| Cliffe Park Cafe | Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park | 374 yd | |
| Ayesha's Restaurant | 40 - 42 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 420 yd | |
| Bake Dronfield | 22 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 420 yd | |
| The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School | Green Lane, Dronfield | 445 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dronfield Arms | 91 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 233 yd | |
| The Underdog | 99 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 233 yd | |
| The White Swan | 78 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 265 yd | |
| Fox In The Box | The Akademy Ltd, Callywhite Lane | 624 yd | |
| The Bar At The Forge | Unit 15, The Forge | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 93 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 233 yd | |
| Dronfield Delicatessan | 4 - 6 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 420 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 420 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 612 yd | |
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 887 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 221 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 446 yd |
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Hallowes Golf Club HALLOWES LANE | golf | 669 yd |
| Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 701 yd |
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 911 yd |
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,019 yd |
| The Akademy CALLYWHITE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 1,055 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 | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.7% |
| 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 | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.