Postcode S18 8RF 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 Woodhouse & Holmesfield area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield is £60,893 per year. The nearest station is Dronfield located about 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Sindelfingen Park.
Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 31,791 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 3% least deprived areas in England.
Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield has a very low crime rate, with approximately 9.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield is £60,893 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near S18 8RF.
Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield near S18 8RF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dronfield located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sindelfingen Park | Medium | Walking directions to Sindelfingen Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 in Gosforth Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £675,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 33 | £399,950 |
| Flats | 2 | £152,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 26 | £263,000 |
| Terraced | 6 | £221,500 |
10 year median price trend in Gosforth Valley
In the S18 8RF postcode area, located within Dronfield Woodhouse & Holmesfield, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of S18 8RF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | 43 Pentland Road, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8ZQ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Family Shopper | 3-5 Barnes Lane, Dronfield Woodhouse, Dronfield, S18 8YE | Walking directions to Family Shopper |
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 8RF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lilian Deighton
Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Michelle Emmens
Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Richard Welton
Gosforth Valley - Elected 4 May 2023
Louise Jones
North East Derbyshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/06/2026.