Lynwood Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8QH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around S18 8QH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49.8%	51.5%	1.7%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	50.2%	48.5%	-1.7%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 8QH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.6% 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	21.2%	22.1%	0.9%	37.9%	-15.8%
Married: Opposite sex	62%	64.6%	2.6%	44.2%	20.4%
Separated	2.8%	0.5%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	6.1%	4.6%	-1.5%	9.1%	-4.5%
Widowed	7.8%	8.2%	0.4%	6.1%	2.1%

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	48.9%	48.5%	-0.4%	48.4%	0.1%
Good health	35.4%	34.4%	-1.0%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	12.1%	14.1%	2.0%	12.7%	1.4%
Bad health	3.6%	2.6%	-1.0%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0%	0.4%	0.4%	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	15.6%	14.5%	-1.1%	18.2%	-3.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	14%	14%	0.0%	9.6%	4.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.6%	14%	-5.6%	13.4%	0.6%
Apprenticeship	8.4%	6.2%	-2.2%	5.3%	0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	22.8%	11.6%	16.9%	5.9%
Degree or Similar	25.7%	25.4%	-0.3%	33.8%	-8.4%
Other	5.6%	3.1%	-2.5%	2.8%	0.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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)
Black Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.6%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	100%	97.4%	-2.6%	81.4%	16.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.9% 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	100%	96.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	13.7%
European Union	0%	0.4%	0.4%	6.1%	-5.7%
Africa	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.3%	0.5%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	100%	96.9%	-3.1%	83.2%	13.7%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.6%	76.7%	7.9%
Germany	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Portugal	1.3%	0.5%	0.8%
No passport held	13.2%	13.5%	-0.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.3%	37.2%	-6.9%
Christian	60.5%	46.2%	14.3%
Not answered	9.2%	6.0%	3.2%

Safety

Is Lynwood Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lynwood Close was 4.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 91.6% lower than the Barlow & Holmesfield average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.

Lynwood Close has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Barlow & Holmesfield and the 11th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in North East Derbyshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

🔎 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 8QH, 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 - 1/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 Lynwood Close are based on 16 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 Lynwood Close, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8QH

Estimated Average Property Prices for S18 8QH

Average Price
£312,358

Semi-Detached
£298,338

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£396,479

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lynwood Close

Average Price
£319,119

Semi-Detached
£307,167

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£402,781

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lynwood CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
6 Lynwood Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£315,000	2023-10-31	£345,526
3 Lynwood Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£273,500	2022-11-04	£304,397
2 Lynwood Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2019-03-25	£331,902
6 Lynwood Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2019-02-08	£309,772
8 Lynwood Close, Dronfield, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£189,000	2017-02-08	£290,182

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for S18 8QH

Employment

S18 8QH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in S18 8QH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	80
Full-Time Employee	53
Part-Time Employee	21
Self-Employed	16
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Unemployed	3
Other	0
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Construction	10
Education	10
Financial and insurance activities	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Manufacturing	9
Human health and social work activities	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Other	3
Transport and storage	3
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2

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	294 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery Balmoral Crescent , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8ZY	3out of 4	450 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
William Levick Primary School Smithy Croft , Dronfield Woodhouse S18 8YB	3out of 4	533 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Junior School School Lane , S18 1RY	3out of 4	1,990 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Dronfield Infant School School Lane , S18 1RY	4out of 4	1,990 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	2,341 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Road , S17 3QU	4out of 4	3,587 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Meadowhead School Academy Trust Dyche Lane , S8 8BR	2out of 4	3,633 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	3,438 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Mossbrook School Bochum Parkway , S8 8JR	3out of 4	4,368 yd	Community special school	No	Mixed	More About School
Aldine House Secure Children's Centre 75 Limb Lane , Dore S17 3ES	- not rated	4,840 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
Temptations Bakery And Coffee Lounge Limited	35 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse		173 yd
The Snug	4 Gosforth Valley Medical Centre, Gorsey Brigg		240 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Farmer	The Jolly Farmer, Pentland Road	173 yd
Miners Arms	115 Carr Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse	397 yd
Gosforth Fields Bar	Gosforth Fields Sports Association Limited, Bubnell Road	616 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tiffin Dronfield	59 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	173 yd
Pizza Experts	61 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	173 yd
Happy Panda	31 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse	173 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Central England Co-operative Society	43, Pentland Road		226 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Andrews Primary School PENTLAND ROAD	grass pitches	193 yd
Dronfield Woodhouse Recreation Ground GREAT CROFT	grass pitches, tennis courts	447 yd
Gosforth Fields BUBNELL ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	614 yd
William Levick Primary School SMITHY CROFT	grass pitches	615 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	38.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	106.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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