Area Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK22 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK22 postcode area.

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Population

6,345

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 46,950 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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3/10
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5/10
workEmployment
7/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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8/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
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Area Character

SK22 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 45 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £283k. Property prices are trending down 9.3% year-on-year.

home £283,406 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK22 is a postcode district in High Peak, East Midlands, covering 385 active and 100 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK22 (21%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities (21%). A further 19% of the district is made up of a settled suburban family area with high owner-occupation and stability. This mix of 5 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK22 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK22 are around £283k, down 9.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SK22 at 204 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 45 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SK22 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences571
Anti-social behaviour233
Public order131
Criminal damage and arson87
Other theft61

school Local Schools

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New Mills Nursery School

Good51 pupils
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Hayfield Primary School

Good198 pupils
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New Mills Primary School

Good208 pupils
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Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good81 pupils
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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils
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New Mills School

Requires Improvement611 pupils
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St George's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement115 pupils
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good119 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Beer Shed
  • Chalkers Pool and Snooker Club Ltd
  • Kinder Lodge
  • Kirsty Yates
  • Masons Arms
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana
  • Bele Bakery Ltd
  • Bohemian Bus Cafe
  • Clockwork Café
  • Colosseo Italian Bar and Restaurant
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Epic Pizza @ Buxton Railway Station
  • Wings
  • China Red
  • Happy Season
  • High Hill Fish and Chips
  • + 10 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Bele Brownies & Co
  • Budds bakery
  • Gorilla Fitness
  • J KEMP BUTCHERS
  • John's Sweet Emporium
  • + 12 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Waltzing Weasel