Living in S18, North East Derbyshire
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around S18 in North East Derbyshire. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in North East Derbyshire: £250,387, up 10.6% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around S18
94 recorded home sales on the streets around central S18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £290,000 and a range from £99,750 to £700,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 HALLAM COURT PEMBROKE ROAD, S18 1WN | flat-maisonette | £110,000 | 2026-06-05 |
| 12 HALLAM COURT PEMBROKE ROAD, S18 1WN | flat-maisonette | £99,750 | 2026-05-01 |
| 40 GOSFORTH LANE, S18 1PR | semi-detached | £295,000 | 2026-04-01 |
| 65 HALLOWES LANE, S18 1ST | detached | £435,000 | 2026-03-25 |
| 4 FORD CLOSE, S18 1TG | detached | £365,000 | 2026-03-20 |
| 81 LEA ROAD, S18 1SE | semi-detached | £170,000 | 2026-03-20 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
23 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School | Secondary | Good | 0.4 mi |
| Unstone Junior School | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi |
| Lowedges Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Meadowhead School Academy Trust | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Greenhill Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi |
19 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.4% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.7% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 12.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.5% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
73 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central S18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on North East Derbyshire's figures.
Common questions about S18
What is the average house price in S18?
The average sold price in North East Derbyshire is £250,387 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in S18?
Prices in North East Derbyshire are up 10.6% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in S18?
The median of 94 recorded sales around central S18 in the last 2 years is £290,000, ranging from £99,750 to £700,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in S18?
23 schools sit within 3 miles of central S18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in S18?
73 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is S18 at risk of flooding?
Central S18 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is S18 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £290,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 73 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is S18 safe?
73 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central S18 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? S18 or S17, S18 or S8, S18 or S14.
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