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S18 2GG

Lea Road

Dronfield North

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Overview

Postcode S18 2GG is located in a minor urban area, within the Dronfield North ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dronfield Town & Unstone area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dronfield Town & Unstone is £47,205 per year. The nearest station is Dronfield, about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Moonpenny Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
28.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Dronfield Town & Unstone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,030 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 42% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Dronfield Town & Unstone has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

28.7%

Approximately 28.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Dronfield Town & Unstone is £47,205 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 33 ft away from S18 2GG.

Flood risk

No risk

Dronfield Town & Unstone near S18 2GG has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Dronfield located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S18 2GG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Dronfield

N/A

Walking directions to Dronfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S18 2GG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMoonpenny FieldSmallWalking directions to Moonpenny Field

Area Profile

Population
211
Population density
687.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
74.15(+753%)
Violence and sexual offences
29.01(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.47(-8%)
Public order
9.03(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.38(+13%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
94.86%
Pakistani
6
2.8%
Other White
2
0.93%
Caribbean
1
0.47%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.47%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
33.15%
No qualifications
38
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
31
16.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
13.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
7.61%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
35
30.43%
Social rents from council
31
26.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.13%
Owns with a mortgage
19
16.52%
Other forms of private rent
6
5.22%
Total households: 115

Property prices in Dronfield North

Median price£226,500
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £324K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £226,500 (about £263 per square foot) in Dronfield North area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £700,000.

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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£411,000£304
Semi-Detached19£262,000£279
Terraced8£217,250£245
Flats6£160,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Dronfield North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£116,500£170,000£151,500
2017£382,500£111,950£179,000£140,000
2018£295,000£125,000£190,750£145,200
2019£311,500£135,000£194,000£166,250
2020£425,000£101,250£195,000£165,000
2021£397,500£117,500£219,000£168,000
2022£510,000£142,000£252,000£215,000
2023£422,000£140,000£252,500£213,500
2024£310,000£150,000£250,000£186,000
2025£400,000£155,000£248,750£217,250
2026£400,000£185,000£262,200£175,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dronfield North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dronfield North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£196£223£132
2017£261£185£200£168
2018£276£192£218£176
2019£296£196£212£201
2020£290£149£219£193
2021£293£199£227£216
2022£323£207£265£262
2023£299£191£278£212
2024£346£250£279£237
2025£347£232£263£235
2026£302£246£334£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Dronfield North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S18 2GG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S18 2GG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202529, Alma Crescent, Dronfield, S18 2HNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£233,500
12 Jun 202519, Alma Crescent, Dronfield, S18 2HNSemi-DetachedLeasehold£245,000
22 Jul 202572, Fairview Road, Dronfield, S18 2HGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£210,000
30 May 202554, Fairview Road, Dronfield, S18 2HGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000
30 May 202554, Fairview Road, Dronfield, S18 2HGSemi-DetachedLeasehold£120,000

Schools

In the S18 2GG postcode area, located within Dronfield Town & Unstone, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S18 2GG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimaryLenthall Infant and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryDronfield Henry Fanshawe SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryDronfield Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S18 2GG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S18 2GG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miAldiSheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GGWalking directions to Aldi
0.1 miSainsbury'sWreakes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1NWWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miCo-op Food84 Hartington Road, Dronfield, S18 2LFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miMorrisons DailyGreen Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LJWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miGo Local ExtraLea Road, North East Derbyshire, S18 2XBWalking directions to Go Local Extra

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,570
Band B£1,832
Band C£2,093
Band D£2,355
Band E£2,878
Band F£3,402
Band G£3,925
Band H£4,710

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for S18 2GG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christine Anne Smith

Dronfield North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Graham Baxter

Dronfield North - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Louise Jones

North East Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictNorth East DerbyshireE07000038
Parliamentary ConstituencyNorth East DerbyshireE14001391
WardDronfield NorthE05012046
ParishDronfieldE04002867
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dronfield Town & UnstoneE02004108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North East Derbyshire 004DE01019786
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1997-06-01

Frequently asked questions about S18 2GG

Is S18 2GG (Dronfield Town & Unstone) safe?

The area around S18 2GG records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near S18 2GG?

The median sale price around S18 2GG in Dronfield Town & Unstone is £226,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S18 2GG?

There are 10 schools close to S18 2GG, including Lenthall Infant and Nursery School (Good), Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (Good) and Dronfield Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S18 2GG?

The closest station to S18 2GG is Dronfield, about 623 m away.

How deprived is the area around S18 2GG?

S18 2GG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,030 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S18 2GG (Dronfield Town & Unstone) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire covering S18 2GG is Louise Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Christine Anne Smith (Labour Party) and Graham Baxter (Labour Party).

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.