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Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

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About

Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield is a semi-rural area in North East Derbyshire, located between the towns of Dronfield and Chesterfield. The area is characterised by a mix of farmland, woodland, and residential properties, with a blend of traditional stone cottages and modern housing developments. The landscape is gently rolling, with fields and small woodlands creating a patchwork of green spaces. Local amenities include a few shops, pubs, and primary schools, catering to the needs of residents.

Holmesfield, a village within the area, sits on higher ground with views across the surrounding countryside. It has a strong community feel, with a village hall, church, and a popular cricket club. The area is well-connected by roads, with easy access to the Peak District National Park, making it attractive for those who enjoy outdoor activities. Public transport links are limited, but nearby Dronfield offers more extensive services, including rail connections to Sheffield and Chesterfield.

Area overview

On average Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield is £48,200 per year. There are 3 schools in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield Population
6,790
Population density
151.5 per km²

Demographics

British
6,528
96.14%
Other White
79
1.16%
White and Asian (mixed)
36
0.53%
Chinese
26
0.38%
Other Asian
25
0.37%
Total population: 6,790

Housing

Owns outright
1,653
56.4%
Owns with a mortgage
895
30.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
146
4.98%
Social rents from council
141
4.81%
Other forms of private rent
49
1.67%
Total households: 2,931

Property prices in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £395,000 in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £1,975,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£489,000
Flats1£159,950
Semi-Detached14£278,500
Terraced3£230,000

10 years price trend in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

All postcodes in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

S187TS

Brook Vale Close

S188RG

Gosforth Drive

S188RY

Draycott Place

S188WG

Crawshaw Mews

S188XU

Croft Lea

S187WB

Fanshaw Gate Lane

S188AB

Mickley Lane

S188QN

Hall Close

S188ZD

Balmoral Crescent

S187AD

Grange Lane

S187ST

Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

S187TP

Brook Vale Close

S188QP

Hazelwood Close

S188RE

Norbury Close

S188RT

Alton Close

S188WU

Buckingham Close

S188XS

Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

S187TL

Mill Lane

S187WU

Park Rise

S188RA

Newstead Close

S188XQ

Oxclose Lane

S188YH

Stubley Close

S188ZF

Cromarty Rise

S188ZT

Welbeck Close

S188XH

Barley Mews

S188RZ

Gorsey Brigg

S187TB

Barlow Road

S188RL

Wingfield Close

S188WL

Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield

S188XY

Longcroft Road

S188PS

Grasmere Road

S188RF

Rockingham Close

S188XF

Carr Lane

S188YB

Smithy Croft

S187WN

Mill Lane

S188PR

Rothay Close

S188UE

Gorsey Brigg

S188QG

Heaton Close

S188QW

Hazelwood Close

S188RQ

Ashford Close

S188XR

Carr Lane

S188YT

Crawshaw Mews

S188YX

Repton Place

S187SP

Mill Street

S188ZE

Burbage Close

S188ND

Kentmere Close

S188ZH

Gardom Close

S187SY

Barlow Lees Lane

S188PZ

Coniston Road

S188RR

Ashford Close

S188RS

Bradwell Close

S188XW

Longcroft Avenue

S188YG

Barnes Avenue

S188ZW

Chatsworth Place

S187WG

Car Road

S187WJ

Cordwell Lane

S188QD

Ormesby Close

S188QQ

Ravensdale Road

S188QR

Allestree Drive

S188RB

Ingleby Close

S188YS

Leabrook Road

S187SN

Mill Lane

S188QT

Belton Close

S188RH

Ashford Road

S188UA

Stafford Close

S187WL

Mill Lane

S187SW

Barlow Lees Lane

S187TA

Keepers Lane

S188QH

Lynwood Close

S188RU

Alton Close

S188XZ

Croft Lea

S188YF

Barnes Avenue

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Data Sources

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