Postcode S18 2XB 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 high crime levels, with around 90.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Cliffe Park.
Dronfield Town & Unstone has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,928 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 45% most deprived areas in England.
Dronfield Town & Unstone has a high crime rate, with approximately 90.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% 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.
The average income per household in Dronfield Town & Unstone is £47,205 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 86 ft away from S18 2XB.
Dronfield Town & Unstone near S18 2XB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dronfield located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dronfield | N/A | Walking directions to Dronfield |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Cliffe Park | Medium | Walking directions to Cliffe Park |
| 0.3 mi | Moonpenny Field | Small | Walking directions to Moonpenny Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 7 | £411,000 | £304 |
| Semi-Detached | 19 | £262,000 | £279 |
| Terraced | 8 | £217,250 | £245 |
| Flats | 6 | £160,000 | £235 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S18 2XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jan 2026 | 1, Vale Close, Dronfield, S18 1SF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 81, Lea Road, Dronfield, S18 1SE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 11 Feb 2025 | 23, Chesterfield Road, Dronfield, S18 2XA | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 01 Aug 2025 | 9, Park Lane, Dronfield, S18 2AB | Detached | Freehold | £799,950 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 5, Park Lane, Dronfield, S18 2AB | Detached | Freehold | £975,000 |
In the S18 2XB postcode area, located within Dronfield Town & Unstone, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S18 2XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Go Local Extra | Lea Road, North East Derbyshire, S18 2XB | Walking directions to Go Local Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2LJ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 84 Hartington Road, Dronfield, S18 2LF | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Wreakes Lane, Dronfield, S18 1NW | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Sheffield Road, Dronfield, S18 2GG | Walking directions to Aldi |
Annual council tax rates for North East Derbyshire district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for S18 2XB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Christine Anne Smith
Dronfield North - Elected 4 May 2023
Graham Baxter
Dronfield North - Elected 4 May 2023
Louise Jones
North East Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around S18 2XB records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around S18 2XB in Dronfield Town & Unstone is £226,500 (about £263 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to S18 2XB, including Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School (Good), Dronfield Junior School (Good) and Dronfield Infant School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to S18 2XB is Dronfield, about 139 m away.
S18 2XB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,928 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire covering S18 2XB 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).
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.