S18 — DRONFIELD | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in S18

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in S18 is £327,053, which is 42% above the South Yorkshire average of £230,881.

Properties in S18 cost 14.0% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in S18 have risen 2.1% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£432,053	393
Semi-detached	£271,475	384
Terraced	£216,726	131
Flat	£141,297	52
All types	£327,053	1002

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in S18

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 22.3 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, S18 has a crime rate well 73% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

7.8 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.9 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

2.9 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

6.1 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in S18

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

S18 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Dronfield Junior School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Dronfield Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
William Levick Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Penny Acres Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Unstone Junior School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

106,646

Population

Median Age

29%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

29.0%

Private rent

8.0%

Social rent

19.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in S18 are 319.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

319.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in S18 is collected by North East Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,144/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

S18 — DRONFIELD

Area Summary

S18 (DRONFIELD) offers property prices near the national average (£327,053), low crime (73% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (319 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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S17

SHEFFIELD

£480K

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£248K

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in S18?

The average house price in S18 (DRONFIELD) is £327,053, based on 1002 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 14% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.1% over the past year.

Is S18 a safe area to live?

Crime in S18 is significantly below the national average (22.3 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (7.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (2.9 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in S18?

There are 14 schools in or near S18. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in S18?

Council tax in S18 is collected by North East Derbyshire. The Band D rate is £2,144 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in S18?

The average broadband download speed in S18 is 319 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 95% of premises, ultrafast to 77%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in S18 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 29% of homes in S18 are owner-occupied. 8% are privately rented and 19% are social housing. The total population is approximately 106,646.