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.
SK23 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK23 postcode area.
13,118
47
£ 47,120 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School
Combs Infant School
Buxworth Primary School
Chinley Primary School
Whaley Bridge Primary School
Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School
Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School
Chapel-en-le-Frith High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Jane Burton @ Cherry Tree Cottage
- Rushop Hall B&B
Supermarkets
1 nearby- B & M Retail
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Buxworth Cricket Club
- Chapel Bowling Club
- Chinley Bar & Lounge
- Hanging Gate
- Istanbul Tapas Charcoal Grill & Wine Bar
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
25 nearby- Toddbrook Sailing Club
- COGS Field Refreshments
- Celebrate Catering Ltd.
- New Memories of India
- Amore Cafe
- + 20 more
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- Co-op Food
- Goyt Wines
- Morrisons Store 209
- Mac Burnhams Traditional Family Butchers
- Peak Forest Canal Company
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Al-Madina Indian takeaway
- August Moon
- Babka
- Chapel Balti
- Chippy of Chinley
- + 16 more
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Area Profile: SK23 · Data under Open Government Licence