Snape Hill Lane is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 2GJ is located in the Dronfield North 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 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, S18 2GJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 2DJ, S18 2GH, S18 2DH, S18 2NA, S18 1QA, S18 2HW, S18 2GL, S18 2LX, S18 2LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S18 2GJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents 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 | 50.7% | 49% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.3% | 51% | 1.7% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 33.9% | 31.1% | -2.8% | 37.9% | -6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 41.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 17.7% | 6.1% | 9.1% | 8.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.5% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 54.1% | 46.1% | -8.0% | 48.4% | -2.3% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 34.8% | 6.0% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 14.2% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.2% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 15.1% | 13.4% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 7.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.3% | 11.8% | -8.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 7.1% | 1.5% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 20.1% | 7.7% | 16.9% | 3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.9% | 38.6% | 8.7% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3.1% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.5% | 97.4% | 1.9% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
In this area, 95.2% 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 | 95.9% | 95.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 95.2% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 12.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 9.8% | -7.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.7% | 76.7% | 7.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.4% | 37.2% | 9.2% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Snape Hill Lane was 43.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% higher than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Snape Hill Lane has the 24th lowest crime rate of 51 local areas in Coal Aston and the 164th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-10-18 | £183,684 |
| 5 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2021-03-05 | £197,685 |
| 16 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,950 | 2021-02-11 | £223,155 |
| 9 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-11-20 | £183,470 |
| 30 Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2017-12-01 | £277,176 |
S18 2GJ 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 | 98 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 498 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 704 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 844 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 891 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 530 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 2,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU | 4out of 4 | 5,074 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,297 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,645 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 4,841 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 5,359 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrium Cafe | Unit 15, The Forge | 223 yd | |
| Simply Chinese@The Rock | 7 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 227 yd | |
| Samad Cottage Limited | 13 High Street, Dronfield | 260 yd | |
| Dronfield Hall Barn | High Street, Dronfield | 298 yd | |
| Little Italy | 61A Sheffield Road, Dronfield | 335 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Club | Snape Hill Lane, Dronfield | 2 yd | |
| The Chantry Hotel | Church Street, Dronfield | 221 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, Church Street | 221 yd | |
| The Bar At The Forge | Unit 15, The Forge | 223 yd | |
| The Blue Stoops | The Blue Stoops Inn, High Street | 260 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 223 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 227 yd | |
| Jolly Friary | 1 Egerton Road, Dronfield | 237 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 11 High Street, Dronfield | 260 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 423 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 348 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 380 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road | 455 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Fitness Centre (Dronfield) (Closed) 61B 61B SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 384 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 416 yd |
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 471 yd |
| The Home Of Football Stadmium Sheffield Road | grass pitches | 878 yd |
| Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,051 yd |
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 1,060 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.