The Avenue is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 2LR 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 The Avenue, Dronfield, S18 2LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 2LS, S18 2FE, S18 2ET, S18 2FF, S18 2FU, S18 2FB, S18 2FY, S18 2FX, S18 2FA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S18 2LR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 50.8% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 45.4% | 49.2% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
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 | 21.1% | 29.6% | 8.5% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 45.6% | -4.8% | 44.2% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 9.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 15.9% | 13.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
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 | 34.4% | 30.3% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -18.1% |
| Good health | 44.7% | 41.3% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 7.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 21.7% | 5.7% | 12.7% | 9.0% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.3% | 24% | -5.3% | 18.2% | 5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 12.4% | -4.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 16.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 6.2% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.4% | 22.7% | 9.3% | 33.8% | -11.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.4% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 96.1% 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 | 96.9% | 96.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -4.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 96.9% | 0.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.8% | 76.7% | 9.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.7% | 37.2% | 3.5% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Muslim | 2.8% | 6.5% | -3.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Avenue was 138.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 475.1% higher than the Coal Aston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Avenue has the 5th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Coal Aston and the 39th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 95.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 35.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-06-25 | £437,938 |
| 31 The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-05-15 | £232,222 |
| 31 The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2019-05-10 | £228,000 |
| 41 The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2017-07-21 | £263,155 |
| 5 The Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £133,000 | 2003-03-03 | £393,443 |
The percentage of retired residents living in S18 2LR area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 86 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 121 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 389 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northfield Junior School Falcon Road , S18 2ED | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY | 3out of 4 | 981 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 | 596 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 2,535 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newfield Secondary School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 5,259 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 | 2,897 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,734 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot Specialist School Lees Hall Road , S8 9JP | 3out of 4 | 5,006 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,348 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cream Catering Ltd | Stonelow Court, Stonelow Road | 195 yd | |
| Mint Leaf (18) Ltd | 42 Green Lane, Dronfield | 240 yd | |
| Cliffe Park Cafe | Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park | 544 yd | |
| Dronfield Gymnastics Academy | Unit 12, Hunter Park | 594 yd | |
| The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School | Green Lane, Dronfield | 616 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Pioneer Club | Dronfield Pioneer Social Club, Stonelow Road | 344 yd | |
| Yew Tree Inn | 234 Holmley Lane, Coal Aston | 647 yd | |
| Cross Daggers | Brown Lane, Coal Aston | 657 yd | |
| The Chequers | 17 Eckington Road, Coal Aston | 708 yd | |
| Fox In The Box | The Akademy Ltd, Callywhite Lane | 737 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wonderful Chinese | 65 Holmesdale Road, Dronfield | 226 yd | |
| Masala Indian Take Away | 8 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane | 240 yd | |
| Family Grill | 3 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane | 240 yd | |
| Wok Wonder | 6 Greendale Shopping Centre, Green Lane | 240 yd | |
| Jolly Friary | 1 Egerton Road, Dronfield | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 425 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road | 1,010 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Dronfield Gladys Buxton Centre Oakhill Road | grass pitches | 518 yd |
| Northfield Junior School FALCON ROAD | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 614 yd |
| Woodlands Fitness Centre (Dronfield) (Closed) 61B 61B SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| The Akademy CALLYWHITE LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 960 yd |
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,017 yd |
| Coal Aston Recreation Ground ECKINGTON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.