Thirlmere Drive Dronfield, North East Derbyshire
53 addresses across 3 postcodes (S18), about 250 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 27701444.
- Sales: 24 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £224,975 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (A: 2, C: 29, D: 6, E: 2).
- 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 A; 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 350 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 150 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 9.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 157 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 53 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Dronfield Medical Practice, about 330 m away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 95 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | £224,975 | £199,950 | £250,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £173,000 | £165,000 | £181,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £130,000 | £130,000 | £130,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £147,500 | £142,500 | £152,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £137,475 | £134,950 | £140,000 |
| 2013 | 2 | £111,500 | £108,000 | £115,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £117,000 | £117,000 | £117,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £89,500 | £89,500 | £89,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £109,950 | £109,950 | £109,950 |
| 2004 | 1 | £97,000 | £97,000 | £97,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £67,500 | £67,500 | £67,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun 2024 | 6 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 30 May 2024 | 34 S18 2HW | Terraced | £199,950 | |
| 24 Oct 2022 | 8 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £165,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2022 | 52 S18 2HW | Terraced | £181,000 | |
| 22 May 2020 | 8 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2018 | 8 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £152,500 | |
| 26 Jan 2018 | 28 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £142,500 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 7 S18 2HW | Terraced | £140,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2015 | 46 S18 2HW | Terraced | £134,950 | |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 52 S18 2HW | Terraced | £108,000 | |
| 28 Jun 2013 | 36 S18 2HW | Terraced | £115,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2012 | 46 S18 2HW | Terraced | £117,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2010 | 52 S18 2HW | Terraced | £89,500 | |
| 25 Jan 2008 | 36 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 23 Oct 2006 | 30 S18 2HW | Terraced | £109,950 | |
| 16 Apr 2004 | 28 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £97,000 | |
| 7 Feb 2003 | 36 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £67,500 | |
| 19 Jul 2002 | 15 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £63,000 | |
| 24 May 2002 | 4 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 3 May 2002 | 16 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 10 Aug 2001 | 28 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £53,500 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 36 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £44,000 | |
| 1 Apr 1999 | 4 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £44,950 | |
| 21 Jan 1999 | 6 S18 2HW | Semi-detached | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 52 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (8); Flat (8); House, end-terrace (7). Built: 1950-1966 (38); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (31); owner-occupied (7); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band A (49% of about 1,360 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Dronfield. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- NEDDC Area Housing Office, High Street, Dronfield, S18 1PY: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (420 m (0.3 miles))
- Former Gladys Buxton Centre, Dronfield, S18 2EJ: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (950 m (0.6 miles))
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 53 addresses are between 147 m and 157 m above sea level (151 m on average); the ground rises about 10 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S18 2GH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S18 2GJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| S18 2HW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dronfield 230,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 350 m |
| Dore and Totley 240,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) | |
| Chesterfield 1.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 10 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 42 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Princess Road Dronfield | 60 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Eckington | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest bp pulse Charging Station | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | East Midlands Airport EMA | 53.5 km (33 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dronfield Medical Practice | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Saviour Pharmacy | 330 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Snape Hill Dental Studio | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Scarsdale Hospital | 7.7 km (4.8 miles) |
| Police station | Dronfield Police Station | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Cooperative Food Dronfield Hartington, Dronfield Cashzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,250 m² | 150 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 3.5 ha | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 180 m |
| Playing field | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 9,490 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 130 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 6.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Formerly the Building to the north-east of the Hall, a listed building (Grade II*), 270 m south-west. 31 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Formerly the Building to the north-east of the Hall | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south-west |
| Church of St John the Baptist | Listed building, Grade I | 300 m south |
| Chiverton House, Attached Boundary Walls Gatepiers and Railings | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-east |
| Aston End | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Coke ovens, 120m north east of Summerley House | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| School Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Frith Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Long Acre Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) south |
| Bridgefield Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Delves Wood Bottom | Valley | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) north-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 9.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 | 52 | 53 |
1 of the street's 53 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 Henry Fanshawe School | Secondary | 11–18 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dronfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 510 m (0.3 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 | 510 m (0.3 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 |
| Lenthall Infant and Nursery School | Primary | 2–7 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Holmesdale Infant School | Primary | 5–7 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Dronfield Stonelow Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Northfield Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Gorseybrigg Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Andrew's CofE Methodist (Aided) Primary School Church of England/Methodist | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Lower Meadow Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contact Club S18 2GJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jul 2023 |
| Jolly Friary S18 2LG | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 180 m | 5 Very good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| MFC Chicken S18 2XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | 5 Very good | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Little Italy S18 2GF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop S18 2LF | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 270 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Butler's Bakery S18 2LF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 30 Jan 2025 |
| Gin Muddlers S18 2LD | Mobile caterer | 270 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Village Fisheries S18 2XA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Simply Chinese@The Rock S18 2XA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 m | 4 Good | 10 Apr 2025 |
| The Green Dragon S18 1QB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 m | 5 Very good | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Samad Cottage Restaurant S18 1PX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 5 Feb 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza S18 1PX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 300 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jul 2025 |
| The Blue Stoops S18 1PX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Atrium Cafe S18 1QX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 5 Very good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| The Bar At The Forge S18 1QX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 m | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 46 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (53); On or near Snape Hill (7); On or near Snape Hill Lane (7); On or near Snapehill Crescent (6); On or near Holburn Avenue (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 36% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 28% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 67% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 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
- Food hygiene ratings Rolling Hills Co (other catering premises, S18 2XB) now 5 Very good, was Awaiting inspection (rated 26 October 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- S18 2HW: 51 addresses of 52 in the postcode
- S18 2GH: 1 address of 13 in the postcode
- S18 2GJ: 1 address of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Snape Hill Lane · Snape Hill · Holburn Avenue · Princess Road · Sheffield Road · Egerton Road · Cecil Road · Soaper Lane · Machins Court · Cecil Avenue · Alexandra Road · Chiverton Close
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.