Chesterfield Road is in Dronfield and in North East Derbyshire district. S18 2XE 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 2XE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: S18 2XF, S18 1SE, S18 2XL, S18 1SR, S18 1SJ, S18 2XD, S18 2WA, S18 1WL, S18 2XB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S18 2XE 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 2XE, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £60,000 | 2016-08-05 | £79,784 |
S18 2XE 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 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY | 4out of 4 | 310 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Stonelow Road , S18 2EP | 3out of 4 | 707 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmesdale Infant School The Avenue , S18 2LR | 4out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Marsh Avenue , S18 2HB | 3out of 4 | 1,025 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 | 203 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR | 2out of 4 | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whittington Green School High Street , Old Whittington S41 9LG | 2out of 4 | 4,907 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 | 3,667 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holly House Special School Church Street North , Old Whittington S41 9QR | 2out of 4 | 4,302 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX | - not rated | 5,029 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT | 4out of 4 | 5,410 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 | 198 yd | |
| Bake Dronfield | 22 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 198 yd | |
| The Dronfield Henry Fanshaw School | Green Lane, Dronfield | 235 yd | |
| Cliffe Park Cafe | Gosforth Lodge, Cliffe Park | 267 yd | |
| Simply Chinese@The Rock | 7 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dronfield Arms | 91 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 2 yd | |
| The Underdog | 99 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 2 yd | |
| The White Swan | 78 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 33 yd | |
| The Bar At The Forge | Unit 15, The Forge | 462 yd | |
| The Chantry Hotel | Church Street, Dronfield | 526 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 93 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 2 yd | |
| Dronfield Delicatessan | 4 - 6 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 198 yd | |
| Fat Sam's | 36 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 198 yd | |
| Village Fisheries | 49 Chesterfield Road, Dronfield | 381 yd | |
| Kuchene Deli | Unit 6, The Forge | 462 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Late Shop | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield | 690 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield | 931 yd | |
| Aldi | Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road | 1,060 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School GREEN LANE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Dronfield Junior School SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| Cemetery Road Recreation Ground CEMETERY ROAD | grass pitches | 451 yd |
| Stonelow Playing Fields SHIREOAKS ROAD | grass pitches | 699 yd |
| Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Hilltop Road Recreation Ground HILLTOP ROAD | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Hallowes Golf Club HALLOWES LANE | golf | 866 yd |
| Woodlands Fitness Centre (Dronfield) (Closed) 61B 61B SHEFFIELD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 989 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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.