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S18 8NP

Bubnell Road

Gosforth Valley

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Overview

Postcode S18 8NP is located in a minor urban area, within the Gosforth Valley ward of North East Derbyshire in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 22.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 76% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane is £59,499 per year. The nearest station is Dronfield, about 0.9 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Sindelfingen Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,391 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane has a very low crime rate, with approximately 22.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.4%

Approximately 13.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane is £59,499 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S18 8NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane near S18 8NP 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for S18 8NP
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Dronfield

N/A

Walking directions to Dronfield

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for S18 8NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSindelfingen ParkMediumWalking directions to Sindelfingen Park

Area Profile

Population
458
Population density
3,569.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
10.59(-69%)
Shoplifting
8.83(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.62(-61%)
Public order
2.65(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.65(-64%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
427
93.85%
Other White
10
2.2%
White and Asian (mixed)
5
1.1%
Indian
4
0.88%
Caribbean
2
0.44%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
37.54%
Level 3 (A level)
63
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
16.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
13.18%
No qualifications
33
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 349

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
71
39.66%
Owns outright
64
35.75%
Other social rented
20
11.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
8.38%
Shared ownership
5
2.79%
Total households: 179

Property prices in Gosforth Valley

Median price£321,500
Price per sq ft£331
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£255K – £406K

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £321,500 (about £331 per square foot) in Gosforth Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £785,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gosforth Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£405,000£364
Semi-Detached28£263,000£317
Terraced5£214,000£251
Flats2£152,500£240

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gosforth Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£290,000£129,500£193,500£155,975
2017£302,500£126,000£190,000£148,250
2018£315,000£143,750£201,500£165,000
2019£317,000£128,000£210,500£165,000
2020£320,750£145,000£220,000£176,000
2021£370,000£97,500£228,625£180,000
2022£405,500£150,000£265,000£211,500
2023£355,000£145,000£257,500£186,000
2024£380,000£160,000£259,000£220,000
2025£399,975£152,500£263,000£216,000
2026£415,000£265,000£295,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£254£193£237£197
2017£274£195£226£157
2018£266£197£250£208
2019£290£189£246£179
2020£290£202£264£218
2021£315£151£265£253
2022£363£178£310£259
2023£350£228£333£206
2024£356£256£304£285
2025£368£240£314£269
2026£364£316£251
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gosforth Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gosforth Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S18 8NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near S18 8NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 20269, Bubnell Road, Dronfield, S18 8NPSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
16 Jan 202661, Stubley Drive, Dronfield, S18 8QYTerracedFreehold£295,000
19 Dec 202532, Stubley Drive, Dronfield, S18 8QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£290,000
29 Oct 202593, Stubley Drive, Dronfield, S18 8QYSemi-DetachedFreehold£283,000
25 Jun 20257, Lindup Road, Dronfield, S18 8NRTerracedFreehold£323,000

Schools

In the S18 8NP postcode area, located within Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for S18 8NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGorseybrigg Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWilliam Levick Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S18 8NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for S18 8NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFamily Shopper3-5 Barnes Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8YEWalking directions to Family Shopper
0.3 miThe Co-operative Food43 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8ZQWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 8NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Lilian Deighton

Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Michelle Emmens

Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Richard Welton

Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

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
WardGosforth ValleyE05012051
ParishDronfieldE04002867
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dronfield South & Gosforth LaneE02004110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)North East Derbyshire 006EE01019795
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2008-06-01

Frequently asked questions about S18 8NP

Is S18 8NP (Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane) safe?

The area around S18 8NP records about 23 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. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near S18 8NP?

The median sale price around S18 8NP in Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane is £321,500 (about £331 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near S18 8NP?

There are 7 schools close to S18 8NP, including Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery (Good), St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School (Good) and William Levick Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to S18 8NP?

The closest station to S18 8NP is Dronfield, about 1,426 m away.

How deprived is the area around S18 8NP?

S18 8NP scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 27,391 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents S18 8NP (Dronfield South & Gosforth Lane) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire covering S18 8NP is Louise Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lilian Deighton (Conservative and Unionist Party), Michelle Emmens (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Richard Welton (Conservative and Unionist 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.