Barlow View Dronfield, North East Derbyshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (S18), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27700085.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £540,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in North East Derbyshire costs £2,467 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Dronfield, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 900 m (0.6 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 7.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 192 to 196 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dronfield Medical Practice, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away.
- People: About 660 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 95% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often public order.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £540,000 | £540,000 | £540,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £500,000 | £500,000 | £500,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £330,000 | £330,000 | £330,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £375,000 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jan 2024 | 11 S18 1YJ | Detached | £540,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2019 | 6 S18 1YJ | Detached | £500,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2011 | 11 S18 1YJ | Detached | £330,000 | |
| 7 Nov 2006 | 1 S18 1YJ | Detached | £375,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2005 | 6 S18 1YJ | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 27 Jul 1998 | 1 S18 1YJ | Detached | £138,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 140 m². Most common: House, detached (3). Built: 1983-1990 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in North East Derbyshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,467 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,644 | £1,918 | £2,193 | £2,467 | £3,015 | £3,563 | £4,111 | £4,933 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (38% of about 520 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 192 m and 196 m above sea level (193 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S18 1YJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S18 1YN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Dore and Totley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) | |
| Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 6.7 km (4.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Highfields Road Dronfield | 320 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eckington | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 52 km (32 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dronfield Medical Practice | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dronfield Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Apex Dental Care Dronfield Partnership | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Hospital | Scarsdale Hospital | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Police station | Dronfield Police Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Dronfield Hartington, Dronfield Cashzone | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Unnamed 770 m² | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,460 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1.1 ha | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House, a scheduled monument, 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Acre Wood | Wood | 690 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| School Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) west |
| Grasscroft Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hollins Spring Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Delves Wood Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) north-east |
| Mill Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 5 km (3.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 7.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for North East Derbyshire: see them on the North East Derbyshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dronfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dronfield Infant School | Primary | 4–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
| Holmesdale Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Unstone Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Urgent improvement; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Needs attention; Leadership and governance: Urgent improvement; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pellizco S18 1WD | Mobile caterer | 230 m | 5 Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Hilltop Sports And Social Club S18 1UQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 260 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Hill Top Tots S18 1UW | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Hallowes Golf Club Ltd - Bar S18 1UR | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
| Yewtree Catering @ Hallowes S18 1UR | Other catering premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2025 |
| The Hyde Park Inn S18 1UH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 1 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hilltop Way (3); On or near Southwood Avenue (1); On or near Salisbury Avenue (1); On or near Barlow View (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 32% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 95% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 59% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 4% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 52% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Southwood Avenue · Hilltop Way · Salisbury Avenue · Longacre Road · Highfields Road · Shetland Road · Links Road · Salisbury Road · Lundy Road
All the streets in S18 and across North East Derbyshire.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.