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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
99
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
52.73(+54%)
Shoplifting
31.97(+260%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.75(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.11(+76%)
Public order
9.84(+41%)
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

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Dronfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £665,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Dronfield North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£392,500
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached22£235,000
Terraced6£217,250

10 years median price trend in Dronfield North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield North.

All postcodes in Dronfield North

S182XD

Chesterfield Road

S182XY

Dronfield North

S182ET

Stonelow Green

S182LB

Fanshaw Road

S182LZ

Green Lane

S182NS

Callywhite Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.