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S18

DRONFIELD

South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

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S18 encompasses DRONFIELD and its surrounding areas in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire.

Avg price £327,053
1yr change ▲ 2.1%
Crime 73% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£327,053

▲ 2.1% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

14% above national avg

Crime Rate

22.3/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

73% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

319 Mbps

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.

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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

£325K £326K £328K £330K £331K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

106,646

Population

67

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.

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319.0 Mbps

Avg Download

57.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

95%

Superfast Coverage

77%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about S18 DRONFIELD

What is the average house price in S18 DRONFIELD?
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 DRONFIELD 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 is the population of S18 DRONFIELD?
The population of S18 (DRONFIELD) is approximately 106,646 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 29% of homes are owner-occupied, 8% are privately rented, and 19% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in S18 DRONFIELD?
There are 14 schools in or near S18. 21% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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