About Coal Aston

Coal Aston is a village located in Derbyshire, England, within the S18 postcode area. It lies approximately three miles northeast of the town of Dronfield and is part of the larger district of North East Derbyshire. The village features a mix of residential properties and local amenities, providing a quiet environment for its residents. The surrounding countryside offers various walking paths and opportunities for outdoor activities. Nearby, you can find the scenic landscapes typical of the Derbyshire region. The village's proximity to larger towns makes it convenient for those seeking both rural living and access to urban facilities. Local transport links are available, allowing for easy travel to nearby areas.

School Ratings in Coal Aston

Families in Coal Aston have access to 163 local schools. A further 8 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Coal Aston

Homes sell for an average of £307K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £247K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Coal Aston

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Shoplifting is the leading concern across Coal Aston, with 22 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Coal Aston

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Coal Aston among the least deprived neighbourhoods in England. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Coal Aston

Coal Aston benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 3,287 sales

Average Price £307K
£725 — £17.86M
Detached £390K 1,222
Semi £247K 1,318
Terraced £210K 446
Flat £134K 145

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

97 Primary
19 Secondary
47 Other
Northfield Junior School Primary Good 0.2 miles Dronfield Stonelow Junior School Primary 0.5 miles Holmesdale Infant School Primary 0.5 miles Lenthall Infant and Nursery School Primary Good 0.6 miles Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School Secondary Good 0.9 miles Lower Meadow Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Dronfield Junior School Primary 1.1 miles Dronfield Infant School Primary 1.1 miles Meadowhead School Academy Trust Secondary Good 1.2 miles Mossbrook School Good 1.4 miles Unstone Junior School Primary Good 1.4 miles Unstone St Mary's Nursery & Infant School Primary Good 1.5 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Coal Aston IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Coal Aston experiences very low levels of deprivation. The local economy supports strong employment and incomes are above the national average. Access to services, education and healthcare in the area is generally good.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
7/10
Housing
8/10
Living Environment
6/10
4,277 Children (0-15) 16%
14,884 Working Age 56%
9,458 Older (60+) 35%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 14.8% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 10.4% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Coal Aston 112 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Coal Aston is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

45 Violence & Sexual Offences
22 Shoplifting
9 Anti-Social Behaviour
9 Criminal Damage & Arson
8 Other Theft
6 Burglary
5 Public Order
3 Other Crime
2 Weapons
2 Theft from Person
1 Drugs
Local Policing
Derbyshire Dronfield Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Dore And Totley Train Station 2.9 miles
Woodhouse Train Station 5.3 miles
Darnall Train Station 5.4 miles
Grindleford Train Station 7.2 miles
Meadowhall Train Station 7.6 miles
Hathersage Train Station 8.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Holmley Common 0.6 miles Snape Hill 0.6 miles Holmesdale 0.6 miles Batemoor 0.9 miles Dronfield 0.9 miles Summerley 0.9 miles Gosforth Valley 1.4 miles Lowedges 1.4 miles Apperknowle 1.4 miles Jordanthorpe 1.4 miles Hill Top 1.4 miles Hallowes 1.4 miles

Local Government

District North East Derbyshire
County Derbyshire
Ward Gosforth Valley
Constituency North East Derbyshire
Parish Dronfield
Region East Midlands

Streets in S18 30 shown View all streets

Alder Road 1 Alice Way 1 Allestree Drive 1 Alma Crescent 1 Alport Rise 1 Alton Close 1 Anglesey Road 1 Appletree Drive 1 Arundel Close 1 Ash Lane 1 Ashford Close 1 Ashford Road 2 Aston Close 1 Avon Close 1 B6051 2 B6054 3 Back Lane 1 Back Road 1 Balmoral Crescent 1 Barley Mews 1 Barlow Lees Lane 2 Barlow Road 1 Barlow View 1 Barnard Avenue 2 Barnes Avenue 2 Barnes Lane 2 Barrack Road 1 Beech Way 1 Beechwood Road 1 Beeston Close 1

Postcodes in S18 50 shown View all postcodes

S18 1AA S18 1DJ S18 1LS S18 1LY S18 1NA S18 1NB S18 1ND S18 1NE S18 1NF S18 1NG S18 1NH S18 1NJ S18 1NL S18 1NQ S18 1NT S18 1NW S18 1NX S18 1NY S18 1NZ S18 1PA S18 1PB S18 1PD S18 1PE S18 1PF S18 1PG S18 1PH S18 1PJ S18 1PL S18 1PN S18 1PP S18 1PQ S18 1PR S18 1PS S18 1PT S18 1PU S18 1PW S18 1PX S18 1PY S18 1PZ S18 1QA S18 1QB S18 1QD S18 1QE S18 1QF S18 1QG S18 1QH S18 1QJ S18 1QL S18 1QN S18 1QP