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Dronfield North

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About

Dronfield North ward encompasses the northern residential suburbs of the town, characterised by established housing estates and local community facilities. The area includes the neighbourhoods of Dronfield Woodhouse and part of Coal Aston, with a landscape that gently rises towards the rural edges. Its built environment is primarily residential, featuring a mix of post-war and more recent developments, served by several local schools and small shopping parades catering to daily needs.

The ward is defined by its proximity to the Peak District National Park, with countryside footpaths leading directly from its boundaries. A notable local feature is the historical St John the Baptist Church in Dronfield Woodhouse, which anchors the older part of the settlement. The area functions largely as a commuter base, with good road links to Sheffield and Chesterfield, while maintaining a distinct, separate identity from the larger urban centres.

Area overview

On average Dronfield North has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 30.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dronfield North is £47,205 per year. There are 4 schools in Dronfield North: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Dronfield North is home to around 3,660 people, with a population density of about 1,562.6 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dronfield North Population
3,660
Population density
1,562.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
50(+45%)
Shoplifting
46.99(+441%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.66(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+47%)
Public order
9.56(+38%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,457
94.43%
Other White
50
1.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
32
0.87%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.76%
Other Asian
22
0.6%
Total population: 3,661

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
836
27.89%
No qualifications
583
19.45%
Level 3 (A level)
518
17.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
444
14.81%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
324
10.81%
Total 16+ residents: 2,998

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
516
30.66%
Owns with a mortgage
472
28.05%
Social rents from council
348
20.68%
Other social rented
195
11.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
110
6.54%
Total households: 1,683

Property prices in Dronfield North

Median price£226,500
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £324K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Dronfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dronfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£411,000£304
Semi-Detached19£262,000£279
Terraced8£217,250£245
Flats6£160,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dronfield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£116,500£170,000£151,500
2017£382,500£111,950£179,000£140,000
2018£295,000£125,000£190,750£145,200
2019£311,500£135,000£194,000£166,250
2020£425,000£101,250£195,000£165,000
2021£397,500£117,500£219,000£168,000
2022£510,000£142,000£252,000£215,000
2023£422,000£140,000£252,500£213,500
2024£310,000£150,000£250,000£186,000
2025£400,000£155,000£248,750£217,250
2026£400,000£185,000£262,200£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dronfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£196£223£132
2017£261£185£200£168
2018£276£192£218£176
2019£296£196£212£201
2020£290£149£219£193
2021£293£199£227£216
2022£323£207£265£262
2023£299£191£278£212
2024£346£250£279£237
2025£347£232£263£235
2026£302£246£334£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dronfield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dronfield North in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dronfield North

Is Dronfield North safe?

Dronfield North records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dronfield North?

The median sale price in Dronfield North is £226,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dronfield North?

Dronfield North has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dronfield North?

Dronfield North scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dronfield North sits around rank 16,795 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dronfield North?

The average household income in Dronfield North is around £47,205 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dronfield North?

Dronfield North is represented by 2 elected councillors: Christine Anne Smith (Labour Party) and Graham Baxter (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Dronfield North

S182HR

Holmley Lane

S182HN

Alma Crescent

S182GN

Snape Hill Lane

S182YA

Navigation Way

S182LH

Green Cross

S182GY

Cecil Avenue

S182LE

Hartington Road

S182HP

Holmley Bank

S183DJ

Deakon Drive

S182GP

Snape Hill Lane

S182HU

Sheffield Road

S182HH

Beech Way

S182LP

Green Lane

S182HQ

Holmley Lane

S182HG

Fairview Road

S182HJ

Sycamore Avenue

S189EX

Dronfield North

S182XP

Callywhite Lane

S182HF

Fairview Road

S182HW

Thirlmere Drive

S182NA

Holborn Avenue

S182DA

Frithwood Drive

S187XB

Dronfield North

S181ZR

Dronfield North

S182LG

Egerton Road

S182XN

Dronfield North

S189AD

Dronfield North

S182LW

Haddon Close

S182FZ

Dronfield North

S187BX

Dronfield North

S182LT

The Lawn

S189DZ

Dronfield North

S182LA

Fanshaw Road

S183BZ

Pighills Lane

S182HS

Holmley Lane

S182DB

Parkgate

S182GW

Cecil Road

S182LB

Fanshaw Road

S182GJ

Snape Hill Lane

S182AB

Park Lane

S182HZ

Sycamore Avenue

S182DR

Snape Hill Crescent

S184AE

Half Acre Lane

S182GS

Snape Hill Close

S182GE

Sheffield Road

S182GT

Chiverton Close

S182GH

Snape Hill

S189EN

Dronfield North

S189DF

Dronfield North

S182GL

Snape Hill Lane

S182HE

Hawthorn Avenue

S182FY

Stonelow Road

S182GQ

Snape Hill Crescent

S182LD

Alexandra Road

S182GU

Cecil Road

S182ET

Stonelow Green

S182XL

Mill Lane

S182GD

Sheffield Road

S182LQ

Park Avenue

S182EP

Stonelow Road

S182LR

The Avenue

S182XA

Chesterfield Road

S182HA

Marsh Avenue

S182GG

Lea Road

S182HB

Marsh Avenue

S189BS

Dronfield North

S182LY

Princess Road

S182LX

Princess Road

S182LZ

Green Lane

S182GR

Snape Hill Crescent

S182NS

Callywhite Lane

S182JB

Snape Hill Gardens

S189EU

Dronfield North

S183DA

Holmley Lane

S182LJ

Greendale Shopping Centre

S182XD

Chesterfield Road

S182XY

Dronfield North

S182AA

Dronfield North

S182XB

Chesterfield Road

S182XT

Dronfield North

S182XJ

Dronfield North

S182LS

The Avenue

S182FX

Hassop Close

S182EU

Shireoaks Road

S182HT

Brookview Court

S182LF

Hartington Road

S182GF

Sheffield Road

S182DJ

Sheffield Road

S182FW

Snape Hill Drive

S182HL

Birchitt View

S182NR

Hartington Road

S182DG

Lea Road

S182XR

Callywhite Lane

S182XS

Dronfield North

S182LL

Green Lane

S182GX

Cecil Road

S189DU

Dronfield North

S182FU

Greendale Court

S182DH

Sheffield Road

S182LU

Hardwick Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.