Area Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK23 postcode area.

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Population

13,118

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,120 /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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9/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
9/10
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1/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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6/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
trending_upInvestment
3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK23 spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £307k. Property prices are trending down 3.8% year-on-year.

home £307,068 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK23 is a postcode district in High Peak, East Midlands, covering 532 active and 180 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK23 (20%) is characterised by a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities, alongside a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied (13%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK23 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK23 are around £307k, down 3.8% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SK23 at 152 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 47 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 SK23 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences850
Anti-social behaviour260
Public order193
Criminal damage and arson168
Other theft152

school Local Schools

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Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School

Good56 pupils
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Combs Infant School

Requires Improvement37 pupils
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Buxworth Primary School

Good106 pupils
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Chinley Primary School

Good251 pupils
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Whaley Bridge Primary School

Good142 pupils
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Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School

Good96 pupils
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Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School

Good217 pupils
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

Good950 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Jane Burton @ Cherry Tree Cottage
  • Rushop Hall B&B
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • B & M Retail
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Pub, NightClub

25 nearby
  • Buxworth Cricket Club
  • Chapel Bowling Club
  • Chinley Bar & Lounge
  • Hanging Gate
  • Istanbul Tapas Charcoal Grill & Wine Bar
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • Toddbrook Sailing Club
  • COGS Field Refreshments
  • Celebrate Catering Ltd.
  • New Memories of India
  • Amore Cafe
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

17 nearby
  • Co-op Food
  • Goyt Wines
  • Morrisons Store 209
  • Mac Burnhams Traditional Family Butchers
  • Peak Forest Canal Company
  • + 12 more
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Takeaway Shop

21 nearby
  • Al-Madina Indian takeaway
  • August Moon
  • Babka
  • Chapel Balti
  • Chippy of Chinley
  • + 16 more