Derwent Close, Dronfield, S18 2FQ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S18 2FQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.3%	50.7%	1.4%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	50.7%	49.3%	-1.4%	49.0%	0.3%

Partnership Status

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	27.6%	31.4%	3.8%	37.9%	-6.5%
Married: Opposite sex	49.7%	48.1%	-1.6%	44.2%	3.9%
Separated	3.8%	1.6%	-2.2%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	11.4%	13%	1.6%	9.1%	3.9%
Widowed	7.6%	5.9%	-1.7%	6.1%	-0.2%

Health

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	47%	47.4%	0.4%	48.4%	-1.0%
Good health	35.8%	36.5%	0.7%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	13.5%	9%	-4.5%	12.7%	-3.7%
Bad health	2.8%	4.7%	1.9%	4.0%	0.7%
Very bad health	0.9%	2.4%	1.5%	1.2%	1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	16.8%	16.2%	-0.6%	18.2%	-2.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.3%	5.9%	-4.4%	9.6%	-3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.8%	16.8%	0.0%	13.4%	3.4%
Apprenticeship	4.3%	6.5%	2.2%	5.3%	1.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	16.2%	12.4%	-3.8%	16.9%	-4.5%
Degree or Similar	32.4%	40.5%	8.1%	33.8%	6.7%
Other	3.2%	1.6%	-1.6%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.6% 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)
Other Asian	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.5%	-2.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.3%
Mixed Other	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	98.1%	98.6%	0.5%	81.4%	17.2%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.1%	-0.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94.8% 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	97.2%	94.8%	-2.4%	83.2%	11.6%
European Union	0.9%	2.8%	1.9%	6.1%	-3.3%
Rest of Europe	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.4%	1.4%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.2%	95.2%	-2.0%	83.2%	12.0%
10+ Years	1.9%	1.4%	-0.5%	9.8%	-8.4%
5-10 Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	0%	0.5%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.7%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	85.7%	76.7%	9.0%
France	1%	0.3%	0.7%
Italy	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	11.9%	13.5%	-1.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.6%	37.2%	1.4%
Christian	55.2%	46.2%	9.0%
Other religion	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Not answered	5.2%	6.0%	-0.8%

Safety

Is Derwent Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Close was 20.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.4% lower than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Derwent Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Coal Aston and the 61st lowest crime rate of 360 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 fallen by about -46.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£37,300

Income Rank
3/10

Household Income in S18 2FQ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Derwent Close are based on 88 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North East Derbyshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Derwent Close, Dronfield, S18 2FQ

Estimated Average Property Prices for S18 2FQ

Average Price
£246,366

Semi-Detached
£276,095

Terraced
£193,891

Detached
£533,237

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Derwent Close

Average Price
£236,334

Semi-Detached
£234,308

Terraced
£205,707

Detached
£543,928

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£190,107

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Derwent CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
58 Derwent Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,500	2026-03-12	£185,500
36 Derwent Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£176,000	2025-07-17	£177,257
18 Derwent Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£168,000	2025-03-28	£160,830
26 Derwent Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£233,000	2025-02-27	£228,827
18 Derwent Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£190,000	2024-12-19	£187,718

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S18 2FQ

Employment

S18 2FQ 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 2FQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	68
Full-Time Employee	64
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	16
Looking after home or family	7
Student (economically inactive)	4
Unemployed	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	13
Construction	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Transport and storage	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Information and communication	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB	3out of 4	328 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR	- not rated	478 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Northfield Junior School Falcon Road , S18 2ED	3out of 4	577 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP	- not rated	696 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY	- not rated	1,360 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Charnock Hall Middle School Carter Hall Road , S12 3HS	- not rated	4,981 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ	3out of 4	1,016 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR	3out of 4	2,114 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowhead School Dyche Lane , S8 8BR	- not rated	2,114 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gleadless Valley School Matthews Lane , S8 8JS	- not rated	3,343 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP	- not rated	4,498 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Norton Tertiary College Dyche Lane , S8 8BR	- not rated	2,199 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR	3out of 4	2,462 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakes Park School Hemsworth Road , Norton S8 8LN	- not rated	3,565 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX	- not rated	3,824 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP	3out of 4	4,570 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Ferndale Garden Centre	Dyche Lane, Coal Aston	516 yd
Mint Leaf (18) Ltd	42 Green Lane, Dronfield	608 yd
Cream Catering Ltd	Stonelow Court, Stonelow Road	625 yd
New Shoots	New Leaf Nursery, Dyche Lane	638 yd
DCC Adult Services (Coal Aston Village Hall)	Dcc Adult Services, Eckington Road	746 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Yew Tree Inn	234 Holmley Lane, Coal Aston	169 yd
Cross Daggers	Brown Lane, Coal Aston	305 yd
The Chequers	17 Eckington Road, Coal Aston	323 yd
Royal Oak Inn	101 Eckington Road, Coal Aston	552 yd
Dronfield Pioneer Club	Dronfield Pioneer Social Club, Stonelow Road	721 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wonderful Chinese	65 Holmesdale Road, Dronfield	346 yd
Masala Indian Take Away	8 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane	608 yd
Family Grill	3 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane	608 yd
Wok Wonder	6 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane	608 yd
Jolly Friary	1 Egerton Road, Dronfield	739 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Op Late Shop	84 Hartington Road, Dronfield		628 yd
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road		1,015 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Northfield Junior School FALCON ROAD	grass pitches	583 yd
Dronfield Gladys Buxton Centre Oakhill Road	grass pitches	754 yd
Coal Aston Recreation Ground ECKINGTON ROAD	grass pitches	828 yd
Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD	grass pitches	857 yd
Woodlands Fitness Centre (Dronfield) (Closed) 61B 61B SHEFFIELD ROAD	health and fitness suite	927 yd
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	1,012 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	120.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of S18 2FQ