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Dronfield Town & Unstone

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About

Dronfield is a market town in North East Derbyshire, located between Sheffield and Chesterfield. The town has a mix of residential areas, local shops, and green spaces, including the popular Dronfield Woodhouse and Coal Aston districts. The historic St John the Baptist Church and Dronfield Hall Barn are notable landmarks. The town is well-connected by road and rail, with easy access to the Peak District National Park.

Unstone is a smaller village adjacent to Dronfield, known for its rural setting and community feel. The area features farmland, woodland, and the Unstone Dyke, a local nature reserve. Unstone also has a railway station, providing links to Sheffield and beyond. Both Dronfield and Unstone offer a balance of suburban convenience and countryside proximity, making them practical bases for commuters and outdoor enthusiasts.

Area overview

On average Dronfield Town & Unstone has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dronfield Town & Unstone is £37,300 per year. There are 8 schools in Dronfield Town & Unstone: 7 primary (2 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
25.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dronfield Town & Unstone Population
7,552
Population density
561.4 per km²

Demographics

British
7,179
94.99%
Other White
105
1.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
49
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
38
0.5%
Other Asian
28
0.37%
Total population: 7,558

Housing

Owns outright
1,193
33.75%
Owns with a mortgage
1,019
28.83%
Social rents from council
678
19.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
307
8.68%
Other social rented
257
7.27%
Total households: 3,535

Property prices in Dronfield Town & Unstone

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 in Dronfield Town & Unstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,500 up to £970,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£357,500
Flats7£140,000
Semi-Detached30£240,250
Terraced22£191,750

10 years price trend in Dronfield Town & Unstone

All postcodes in Dronfield Town & Unstone

S184AR

Back Road

S184BU

Back Lane

S181NQ

Civic Centre

S181PY

Civic Centre

S182XY

Dronfield Town & Unstone

S184AD

Dronfield Town & Unstone

S182NS

Dronfield Town & Unstone

S181RA

Farwater Lane

S184BW

Dronfield Town & Unstone

S182ET

Stonelow Road

S182FQ

Derwent Close

S182LB

Fanshaw Road

S182LZ

Dronfield Town & Unstone

S184AL

Crow Lane

S184BQ

Windmill Lane
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Data Sources

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