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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.

All postcodes in Dronfield North

S183DB

Holmley Lane

S182EJ

Oakhill Road

S182XU

Mill Lane

S189ER

Dronfield North

S182HD

Elm Tree Crescent

S182LN

Green Lane

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.