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Dronfield South

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About

Dronfield South ward covers the southern part of the town of Dronfield, bordering open countryside to the south. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing estates and older properties. It contains several local schools and community facilities, including Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School. The landscape includes green spaces like Stonelow playing fields and is edged by farmland, providing a transition from the town to the Derbyshire countryside.

A notable local feature is the 12th-century parish church of St John the Baptist, with its distinctive spire visible across the area. The ward's road network connects to the A61, linking residents to Sheffield and Chesterfield. Daily life centres around local shops and services on Snape Hill Lane and other district centres, serving the immediate community within this part of North East Derbyshire.

Area overview

On average Dronfield South has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dronfield South is £55,430 per year. There are 2 schools in Dronfield South: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dronfield South is home to around 5,988 people, with a population density of about 2,195.3 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dronfield South Population
5,988
Population density
2,195.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.71(-39%)
Shoplifting
15.53(+75%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.19(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.01(-19%)
Public order
4.51(-35%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,730
95.68%
Other White
81
1.35%
White and Asian (mixed)
30
0.5%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
23
0.38%
Irish
20
0.33%
Total population: 5,989

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,740
34.95%
Level 3 (A level)
982
19.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
680
13.66%
No qualifications
637
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
492
9.88%
Total 16+ residents: 4,978

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,294
48.81%
Owns with a mortgage
939
35.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
198
7.47%
Social rents from council
110
4.15%
Other social rented
56
2.11%
Total households: 2,651

Property prices in Dronfield South

Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £289,750 in Dronfield South area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dronfield South 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 South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached37£385,000
Flats4£122,500
Semi-Detached37£260,000
Terraced14£237,500

10 years median price trend in Dronfield South

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

All postcodes in Dronfield South

S181UF

Salisbury Road

S181SL

Scarsdale Cross

S181SZ

Garthway Close

S181UD

Highgate Drive

S181UW

Highfields Road

S181RL

Garth Way

S181RZ

Fairwinds Close

S181UE

Links Road

S181UJ

Hilltop Road

S181UZ

Anglesey Road

S181TR

Netherdene Road

S181TX

Poplar Close

S181WL

Hallowes Court

S181YH

Hallowes Drive

S181UR

Hallowes Lane

S181WG

Hallowes Court

S181QE

Chapel Yard

S181RG

Dronfield South

S181UH

Hilltop Road

S181WJ

Caernarvon Road

S181ND

Shakespeare Crescent

S181SY

Crofton Close

S181XJ

Chesterfield Road

S181RQ

Hillside Avenue

S181UX

Netherfields Crescent

S181XG

Chesterfield Road

S181TB

Gelderd Place

S181TD

Scarsdale Close

S181TZ

Hazel Close

S181YG

Dale Road

S181PQ

Gosforth Lane

S181PY

High Street

S181RS

Caldey Road

S181TG

Ford Close

S181YA

Hallowes Rise

S181YQ

Southfield Mount

S181YD

Eastfield Road

S181PR

Gosforth Lane

S181YL

Hilltop Way

Data Sources

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