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Dronfield Woodhouse

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About

Dronfield Woodhouse ward lies on the northern edge of North East Derbyshire, bordering Sheffield. The area is characterised by residential developments, including modern estates and older housing, set within a landscape of rolling fields and small woodlands. Its position provides direct access to the surrounding countryside, with footpaths leading into the green belt separating it from the city. The local economy includes several small industrial units and retail parks situated along its main routes.

The community is served by local schools, shops, and sports facilities, including a golf course. A notable local landmark is the historic St. John the Baptist Church, with sections dating back to the Norman period, situated near the older core of the settlement. The ward maintains a distinct identity from the larger town of Dronfield to the south, with its own parish council focusing on local issues and planning matters within its boundaries.

Area overview

On average Dronfield Woodhouse has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dronfield Woodhouse is £60,893 per year. There are 1 schools in Dronfield Woodhouse: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Dronfield Woodhouse is home to around 1,946 people, with a population density of about 464.2 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
29
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Dronfield Woodhouse Population
1,946
Population density
464.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.93(-54%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.71(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.65(-24%)
Burglary
3.08(-8%)
Other theft
2.57(-55%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,864
95.79%
Other White
23
1.18%
White and Asian (mixed)
14
0.72%
Other Asian
9
0.46%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.36%
Total population: 1,946

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
593
37.2%
Level 3 (A level)
270
16.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
217
13.61%
No qualifications
208
13.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
143
8.97%
Total 16+ residents: 1,594

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
415
51.62%
Owns with a mortgage
296
36.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
42
5.22%
Social rents from council
30
3.73%
Other forms of private rent
11
1.37%
Total households: 804

Property prices in Dronfield Woodhouse

Median price£322,500
Price per sq ft£342
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£269K – £402K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £322,500 (about £342 per square foot) in Dronfield Woodhouse area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £765,000.

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 Woodhouse over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£450,000£396
Terraced1£355,000£277
Semi-Detached9£315,000£324
Flats1£127,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dronfield Woodhouse

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield Woodhouse.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£430,000£183,000
2017£325,000£220,000
2018£372,000£228,500
2019£405,000£228,500
2020£430,000£257,500
2021£435,000£280,000
2022£493,128£340,000
2023£449,488£325,000
2024£480,000£325,000
2025£395,000£315,000
2026£450,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield Woodhouse.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dronfield Woodhouse.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£235£213
2017£252£202
2018£259£243
2019£311£232
2020£316£248
2021£341£270
2022£334£322
2023£378£318
2024£366£304
2025£363£322
2026£419£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dronfield Woodhouse.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Dronfield Woodhouse in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Dronfield Woodhouse

Is Dronfield Woodhouse safe?

Dronfield Woodhouse records about 29 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Dronfield Woodhouse?

The median sale price in Dronfield Woodhouse is £322,500 (about £342 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Dronfield Woodhouse?

Dronfield Woodhouse has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Dronfield Woodhouse?

Dronfield Woodhouse scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Dronfield Woodhouse sits around rank 30,343 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Dronfield Woodhouse?

The average household income in Dronfield Woodhouse is around £60,893 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Dronfield Woodhouse?

Dronfield Woodhouse is represented by 1 elected councillor: Kevin Tait (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Dronfield Woodhouse

S188XE

Park Farm

S188XR

Great Croft

S188WF

Barnes Gardens

S188XY

Longcroft Road

S182GA

Jordanthorpe Parkway

S181PA

Stubley Hollow

S188YE

Barnes Lane

S188YD

Smithy Croft

S188QN

Longcroft Crescent

S188YR

Stubley Lane

S188YG

Barnes Avenue

S188YJ

Field Close

S188XT

Orchard Square

S188UA

Stafford Close

S188XW

Longcroft Road

S188XN

Mickley Lane

S188XS

Holme Close

S181PP

Stubley Hollow

S188ZA

Hall Close

S188XZ

Croft Lea

S188PJ

Longcroft Avenue

S188YF

Barnes Avenue

S188WS

Holmesfield Road

S188XL

Rod Moor Road

S188XU

Longcroft Road

S188AB

Standall Close

S188UB

Walton Close

S188WL

Clifton Court

S188YA

Green Lea

S188XJ

Northern Common

S188YB

Smithy Croft

S188XD

Carr Lane

S188XG

Carr Lane

S188YP

Stubley Lane

S188YH

Stubley Close

S188XX

Longcroft Road

S182GB

Bowshaw

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.