24,857TOTAL POPULATION
10,831HOUSEHOLDS
2.6%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£35,360AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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S18 POSTCODE REGION

Sheffield (S18)

The S18 postcode area is located in the Sheffield postcode town region, within the county of Derbyshire, and contains a total of 1352 individual postcodes.

There are 50 electoral wards in the S18 postcode area, including Barnsley, Chesterfield, Dronfield, Hope Valley, Mexborough, Rotherham, Sheffield, Worksop which come under the local authority of the North East Derbyshire Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 27% of people in S18 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of S18 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.


The S18 postcode is located within the boundaries of the Sheffield district of South Yorkshire, England. It covers the area of Derbyshire Dales, including Dronfield, Unstone, Old Whittington, Barlow, Coal Aston, and part of Dronfield Woodhouse.

S18 is a popular postcode area with a mix of housing types in a rural setting, mostly detached properties or small terraced houses. It is a semi-rural area known for its bustling market towns and villages which attract many visitors and locals alike.

There is a wealth of activities to be enjoyed in the S18 postcode. There are many nearby attractions, including historic sites, wildlife parks, country pubs and traditional craft markets. Numerous parks and gardens are also within reach, such as the Grade-I listed Chatsworth House and gardens, and the National Park.

The area also has excellent educational opportunities with a number of primary and secondary schools, as well as Sheffield College and the University of Sheffield's International Centre.

Transport links around S18 are also excellent, with the M1 motorway running through the area. Sheffield's railway links provide direct services to Manchester, Leeds and London, while buses and trams run regularly from the nearby Sheaf Valley interchange.

Residents of S18 also have access to a variety of shopping outlets, a farmers market, and numerous pubs and restaurants. There are also several large supermarkets, retail parks and specialty shops in the area.

In addition, S18 is home to multiple sports and leisure facilities, such as local golf courses, rugby and football teams, many of which are based around Dronfield. There are several sports centres, a ski centre and an ice rink located nearby, as well as a wide variety of clubs to choose from.

S18 is a vibrant and lively area with much to offer. It has the perfect balance of rural life and city amenities, making it an attractive place to live or visit.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 92%WORKING
  • 8%UNEMPLOYED

8% of people in S18 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 27%AB
  • 56%C2/C2
  • 16%DE

According to census records, 27% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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S18Derbyshire

Derbyshire

The county of Derbyshire

S18 is located in the county of Derbyshire, in England.

Derbyshire has a total population of 1,042,000, making it the 20th largest county in the UK.

Derbyshire has a total area of 1013 square miles, and a population density of 396 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Derbyshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeS18
Postal TownSheffield
MSOA NameNorth East Derbyshire 004
LSOA NameNorth East Derbyshire 004C
CountyDerbyshire
RegionDerbyshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthorityNorth East Derbyshire
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

S18 Electoral Wards

The postal region of S18, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Abbeydale Park
Apperknowle
Barlow
Batemoor
Beauchief
Birleyhay
Bradway
Brick Houses
Brindwoodgate
Cartledge
Coal Aston
Common Side
Cowley
Crowhole
Dore
Dronfield
Dronfield Woodhouse
Gosforth Valley
Greenhill
Greenside
Hallowes
Hill Top
Holmesdale
Holmesfield
Holmley Common
Hundall
Ingmanthorpe
Jordanthorpe
Lidgate
Lowedges
Mickley
Millthorpe
Moorhall
New Totley
New Whittington
Old Whittington
Owler Bar
Sheepbridge
Snape Hill
Summerley
The Brushes
Totley
Totley Brook
Totley Rise
Townhead
Troway
Unstone
Unstone Green
Unthank
West Handley
Wilday Green
Browse Postcodes in S18

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Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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