Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8NB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S18 8NB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	51.4%	-0.6%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	48%	48.6%	0.6%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 8NB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 72.9% 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	14.7%	13.5%	-1.2%	37.9%	-24.4%
Married: Opposite sex	74.8%	72.9%	-1.9%	44.2%	28.7%
Separated	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	4.1%	3.6%	-0.5%	9.1%	-5.5%
Widowed	6.4%	8.8%	2.4%	6.1%	2.7%

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	53%	40.7%	-12.3%	48.4%	-7.7%
Good health	31.3%	38.6%	7.3%	33.6%	5.0%
Fair health	11.6%	17.9%	6.3%	12.7%	5.2%
Bad health	3.8%	2.5%	-1.3%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	15%	17.9%	2.9%	18.2%	-0.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	10.4%	-2.0%	9.6%	0.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.4%	11.6%	-0.8%	13.4%	-1.8%
Apprenticeship	4.9%	4.8%	-0.1%	5.3%	-0.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12%	12.7%	0.7%	16.9%	-4.2%
Degree or Similar	38.7%	38.6%	-0.1%	33.8%	4.8%
Other	4.5%	4%	-0.5%	2.8%	1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Chinese	0%	3.2%	3.2%	0.7%	2.5%
Indian	3.4%	0%	-3.4%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	1.6%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	94.4%	92.9%	-1.5%	81.4%	11.5%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0%	1.1%	1.1%	1.6%	-0.5%

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	97.5%	96.4%	-1.1%	83.2%	13.2%
European Union	0%	1.1%	1.1%	6.1%	-5.0%
Africa	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	2.5%	2.2%	5.6%	-3.1%
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	96.9%	96.1%	-0.8%	83.2%	12.9%
10+ Years	0.3%	3.9%	3.6%	9.8%	-5.9%
5-10 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.9%	-2.9%
Less than 2 years	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.9%	76.7%	11.2%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Other EU countries	1.8%	1.5%	0.3%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	25.7%	37.2%	-11.5%
Christian	66.4%	46.2%	20.2%
Hindu	0.4%	1.7%	-1.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	0.4%	6.5%	-6.1%
Other religion	1.1%	0.6%	0.5%
Not answered	5.4%	6.0%	-0.6%

Safety

Is Hawkshead Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkshead Avenue was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Barlow & Holmesfield average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hawkshead Avenue has the 5th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlow & Holmesfield and the 39th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.4%.

🔎 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 8NB, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (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 - 1/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (low )
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) - 1/10 (very 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) - 1/10 (very low )
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 Hawkshead Avenue are based on 10 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 Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8NB

Estimated Average Property Prices for S18 8NB

Average Price
£444,466

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£444,466

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hawkshead Avenue

Average Price
£459,751

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£459,751

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hawkshead AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£432,000	2022-10-26	£479,398
11 Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£401,000	2021-09-23	£514,326
1 Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2009-10-08	£453,399
10 Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2007-04-20	£418,686
11 Hawkshead Avenue, Dronfield, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£249,950	2006-07-07	£452,209

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S18 8NB

Employment

S18 8NB 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 8NB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 60% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	152
Full-Time Employee	48
Part-Time Employee	19
Other	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Self-Employed	8
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Unemployed	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	27
Education	25
Human health and social work activities	16
Manufacturing	13
Construction	12
Financial and insurance activities	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Other	6
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	3
Real estate activities	3
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Administrative and support service activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Pentland Road , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZQ	3out of 4	175 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Balmoral Crescent , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZY	3out of 4	198 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Levick Primary School Smithy Croft , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8YB	3out of 4	921 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY	3out of 4	1,553 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY	4out of 4	1,553 yd	Community school	No	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	4out of 4	1,924 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR	2out of 4	3,568 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU	4out of 4	4,025 yd	Academy converter	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	3,864 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR	3out of 4	4,265 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES	- not rated	5,237 yd	Secure units	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Snug	4 Gosforth Valley Medical Centre, Gorsey Brigg		269 yd
Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited	35 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse		324 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Farmer	The Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road	324 yd
Gosforth Fields Bar	Gosforth Fields Sports Association Limited, Bubnell Road	501 yd
Lockdown Distillery	21 Gosforth Green, Dronfield	843 yd
Miners Arms	115 Carr Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse	853 yd
The Victoria Inn	5 Stubley Lane, Dronfield	986 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiffin Dronfield	59 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	324 yd
Pizza Experts	61 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	324 yd
Happy Panda	31 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	324 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative Society	43, Pentland Road		236 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Andrews Primary School PENTLAND ROAD	grass pitches	274 yd
Gosforth Fields BUBNELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	390 yd
Dronfield Woodhouse Recreation Ground GREAT CROFT	grass pitches, tennis courts	826 yd
William Levick Primary School SMITHY CROFT	grass pitches	1,023 yd
Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	1,078 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	38.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	46.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.5 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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