Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding S18 7WB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.7%	54.5%	3.8%	51.0%	3.5%
Male	49.3%	45.5%	-3.8%	49.0%	-3.5%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of S18 7WB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.6% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	17.8%	22.7%	4.9%	37.9%	-15.2%
Married: Opposite sex	67.5%	62.6%	-4.9%	44.2%	18.4%
Separated	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.8%	9.9%	3.1%	9.1%	0.8%
Widowed	6.3%	4.9%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.2%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.7%	52.7%	6.0%	48.4%	4.3%
Good health	39.1%	35.3%	-3.8%	33.6%	1.7%
Fair health	12.4%	9.4%	-3.0%	12.7%	-3.3%
Bad health	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	4.0%	-2.7%
Very bad health	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	1.2%	0.1%

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.

In the area around S18 7WB this area, 8.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	11%	8.9%	-2.1%	18.2%	-9.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.9%	11.4%	2.5%	9.6%	1.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.9%	14.4%	-6.5%	13.4%	1.0%
Apprenticeship	7.3%	5.9%	-1.4%	5.3%	0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.5%	17.3%	6.8%	16.9%	0.4%
Degree or Similar	40.3%	40.6%	0.3%	33.8%	6.8%
Other	1%	1.5%	0.5%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Indian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	3.1%	-1.8%
Other Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.6%	-0.3%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
White	100%	96.9%	-3.1%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.4% 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	99.1%	96.4%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	0.9%	0.9%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.9%	0.9%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	99.1%	96.4%	-2.7%	83.2%	13.2%
10+ Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	9.8%	-8.0%
5-10 Years	0%	0.9%	0.9%	2.9%	-2.0%
Less than 2 years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	96.4%	76.7%	19.7%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South-East Asia	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
No passport held	2.2%	13.5%	-11.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	28.1%	37.2%	-9.1%
Christian	65.6%	46.2%	19.4%
Sikh	1.3%	0.9%	0.4%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is S18 7WB dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around S18 7WB was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.6% lower than the Barlow & Holmesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

S18 7WB has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Barlow & Holmesfield and the 161st highest crime rate of 362 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 217.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in S18 7WB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 3/10 (low )
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

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 Holmesfield, Dronfield, S18 7WB

Estimated Average Property Prices for S18 7WB

Average Price
£857,131

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£704,158

Detached
£895,374

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales in S18 7WB

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 West Ridge, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£517,170	2017-06-29	£727,792
4 West Ridge, Dronfield, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£462,500	2012-05-04	£839,233
Hillcrest, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2006-07-04	£370,886
High Gate House, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2003-09-05	£1,352,083
4 West Ridge, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£300,000	2002-05-14	£998,746

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S18 7WB

Employment

S18 7WB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 7WB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	31
Self-Employed	18
Student (economically inactive)	12
Other	6
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Manufacturing	18
Education	18
Construction	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	11
Human health and social work activities	7
Other	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Financial and insurance activities	4
Information and communication	3
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Real estate activities	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penny Acres Primary School The Common , Holmesfield S18 7WP	3out of 4	788 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Totley Primary School Sunnyvale Road , S17 4FB	4out of 4	2,102 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Totley All Saints Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Hillfoot Road , Totley S17 4AP	- not rated	2,311 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
William Levick Primary School Smithy Croft , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8YB	3out of 4	2,756 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Pentland Road , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZQ	3out of 4	3,075 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU	4out of 4	2,937 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Green Lane , S18 2FZ	4out of 4	5,111 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Rowan School 4 Durvale Court , Furniss Avenue S17 3PT	4out of 4	3,083 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES	- not rated	4,539 yd	Secure units	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in S18 7WB area.

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near S18 7WB postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	25.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	25.0%

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	75.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	21.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	33.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	160 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	160 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	4.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	30 Mbit/s

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

Overview of S18 7WB