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Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane

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About

Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane is a residential area in North East Derbyshire, located near the border with South Yorkshire. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, providing convenience for residents. The nearby Dronfield Woodhouse and Unstone offer additional facilities, while the Peak District National Park is within easy reach for outdoor activities.

Gosforth Lane serves as a key route connecting Dronfield to Chesterfield and Sheffield, making it a practical location for commuters. Public transport links include bus services, and the area is close to the A61 for road access. Green spaces like Gosforth Valley Nature Reserve provide recreational opportunities. The area has a community-focused atmosphere, with local events and groups fostering connections among residents.

Area overview

On average Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane is £49,400 per year. There are 2 schools in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
24
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane Population
7,378
Population density
2,054.6 per km²

Demographics

British
7,079
95.95%
Other White
96
1.3%
White and Asian (mixed)
41
0.56%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
32
0.43%
Irish
24
0.33%
Total population: 7,378

Housing

Owns outright
1,637
51.71%
Owns with a mortgage
1,136
35.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
178
5.62%
Social rents from council
96
3.03%
Other social rented
52
1.64%
Total households: 3,166

Property prices in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £289,750 in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £600,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£372,500
Flats6£137,500
Semi-Detached40£265,000
Terraced7£240,000

10 years price trend in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane

All postcodes in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane

S181UQ

Hilltop Road

S188NZ

Cartmel Close

S188ZQ

Birchen Close

S181PB

Summerwood Lane

S181PU

Manor Crescent

S181NX

Summerwood Lane

S181QY

Devonshire Close

S188NF

Sheards Drive

S181SZ

Garth Way Close

S181TE

Constable Close

S181QZ

Cavendish Rise

S181UD

Greenacres Close

S181UF

Links Road

S181UW

Highfields Road

S188ZJ

Lorne Close

S181RL

Garth Way

S181TR

Netherdene Road

S181TX

Poplar Close

S181UE

Links Road

S181UJ

Hilltop Road

S181UZ

Anglesey Road

S181YH

Hallowes Drive

S181RG

Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane

S181UH

Barlow Lees Lane

S181UR

Hallowes Lane

S188NH

Sheards Way

S181RQ

Caldey Road

S181UX

Lundy Road

S181SY

Crofton Close

S181ND

Burns Drive

S181QP

Reynolds Close

S181XJ

Lea Road

S188PX

Buttermere Drive

S188QX

Cruck Close

S188YL

Barnes Avenue

S181TB

Gelderd Place

S181TD

Scarsdale Close

S181TZ

Hazel Close

S181YG

Dale Road

S188ZN

Barnes Lane

S181TG

Ford Close

S181PQ

Gosforth Green

S181RS

Caldey Road

S181YA

Hallowes Rise

S181YQ

Southfield Mount

S188NP

Balmoral Crescent

S181PR

Gosforth Drive

S181QT

Constable Close

S181YD

Eastfield Road

S181YL

Hilltop Way
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.