Castlerigg Way, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding S18 8PP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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	47.6%	49.6%	2.0%	51.0%	-1.4%
Male	52.4%	50.4%	-2.0%	49.0%	1.4%

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 8PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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	29.8%	30.2%	0.4%	37.9%	-7.7%
Married: Opposite sex	53.6%	53.7%	0.1%	44.2%	9.5%
Separated	1%	1.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	11.3%	9.5%	-1.8%	9.1%	0.4%
Widowed	4.3%	5.3%	1.0%	6.1%	-0.8%

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 (85.8%) 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	50%	50.8%	0.8%	48.4%	2.4%
Good health	36.7%	35%	-1.7%	33.6%	1.4%
Fair health	7.9%	11.7%	3.8%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	3.3%	2.5%	-0.8%	4.0%	-1.5%
Very bad health	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 8PP this area, 9.8% 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	10.9%	9.8%	-1.1%	18.2%	-8.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.6%	7.3%	-3.3%	9.6%	-2.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	18.5%	0.0%	13.4%	5.1%
Apprenticeship	2.6%	8%	5.4%	5.3%	2.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	17.2%	22%	4.8%	16.9%	5.1%
Degree or Similar	34.4%	32.9%	-1.5%	33.8%	-0.9%
Other	5.6%	1.4%	-4.2%	2.8%	-1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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)
Black African	1.6%	0%	-1.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0%	0.6%	0.6%	1.0%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	97.3%	98%	0.7%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.5% 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	96.5%	97.5%	1.0%	83.2%	14.3%
European Union	1.1%	2%	0.9%	6.1%	-4.1%
Africa	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.3%	-0.2%	5.6%	-5.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.3%	-1.0%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	96.5%	97.5%	1.0%	83.2%	14.3%
10+ Years	0%	2%	2.0%	9.8%	-7.8%
5-10 Years	0%	0.3%	0.3%	2.9%	-2.6%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0.3%	-1.1%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	90.5%	76.7%	13.8%
Ireland	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%
Poland	0.6%	1.3%	-0.7%
No passport held	8.4%	13.5%	-5.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	46.6%	37.2%	9.4%
Christian	46.6%	46.2%	0.4%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Castlerigg Way Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castlerigg Way was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.2% lower than the Dronfield South average. The most reported crime type was Public order.

Castlerigg Way has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Dronfield South and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

🔎 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. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,400

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in S18 8PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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) - 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

Average property prices on Castlerigg Way are based on 15 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 Castlerigg Way, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for S18 8PP

Average Price
£228,208

Semi-Detached
£228,208

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Castlerigg Way

Average Price
£239,048

Semi-Detached
£239,048

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Castlerigg WayStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Castlerigg Way, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£216,500	2024-10-04	£239,207
3 Castlerigg Way, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£185,000	2021-02-05	£229,417
1 Castlerigg Way, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£210,000	2019-03-29	£286,829
1 Castlerigg Way, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,500	2014-11-28	£268,088
10 Castlerigg Way, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£124,500	2010-12-21	£216,098

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S18 8PP

Employment

S18 8PP 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	113
Retired	78
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	27
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	7
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Education	28
Manufacturing	22
Construction	21
Human health and social work activities	21
Professional, scientific and technical activities	18
Other	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	13
Information and communication	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Balmoral Crescent , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZY	3out of 4	250 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Pentland Road , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZQ	3out of 4	410 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Levick Primary School Smithy Croft , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8YB	3out of 4	1,048 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY	3out of 4	1,300 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY	4out of 4	1,300 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	1,646 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR	2out of 4	3,319 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU	4out of 4	4,160 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	3,978 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR	3out of 4	3,997 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Phoenix School of Therapeutic Education 83 East Bank Road , S2 3PX	- not rated	5,258 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES	- not rated	5,303 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	Distance
Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited	35 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	528 yd
The Snug	4 Gosforth Valley Medical Centre, Gorsey Brigg	563 yd
Cafe	12 Dronfield Civic Centre, Dronfield	921 yd
Dronfield Hall Barn	High Street, Dronfield	926 yd
Samad Cottage Limited	13 High Street, Dronfield	966 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gosforth Fields Bar	Gosforth Fields Sports Association Limited, Bubnell Road	381 yd
Jolly Farmer	The Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road	528 yd
Lockdown Distillery	21 Gosforth Green, Dronfield	538 yd
The Victoria Inn	5 Stubley Lane, Dronfield	678 yd
The Blue Stoops	The Blue Stoops Inn, High Street	966 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiffin Dronfield	59 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	528 yd
Pizza Experts	61 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	528 yd
Happy Panda	31 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	528 yd
Domino's Pizza	11 High Street, Dronfield	966 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Central England Co-operative Society	43, Pentland Road	510 yd
Sainsbury's	Wreakes Lane, Dronfield	868 yd
Aldi	Aldi Foodstore Ltd, Sheffield Road	1,035 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Gosforth Fields BUBNELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	233 yd
St Andrews Primary School PENTLAND ROAD	grass pitches	503 yd
Dronfield Sports Centre DRONFIELD CIVIC CENTRE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	797 yd
Dronfield Woodhouse Recreation Ground GREAT CROFT	grass pitches, tennis courts	956 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	54.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	87.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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