SK13 0DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Combs Gardens, 0.2km from Hollins Lane in Gamesley. Administratively it sits within Gamesley ward and the High Peak constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SK13 0DQ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for SK13 0DQ are sourced from Output Area E00099824 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COMBS GARDENS, SK13 0DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COMBS GARDENS, SK13 0DQ.
287
40
£ 36,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK13 0DQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 61% social renting, SK13 0DQ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 40-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK13 0DQ. The average age is 40.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 162,000
1 sales · Mean £ 162,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SK13 0DQ is moderate at 66 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Gamesley Primary School
Gamesley Early Excellence Centre
Dinting Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Charlesworth Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Mottram CofE Primary School
Simmondley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Bluebell Kitchen0.6 km
- Glossop Rugby Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bluebell Wood (Bar Only)0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- G52 and Allsorts Community Shop0.4 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Retail Fuels Brookfield0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.5 km
- Gamesley Convenience Store0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- The Chippy0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dinting1.3 km
- Broadbottom1.9 km
- Hadfield2.3 km
Bus Stops
- The Centurion0.2 km
- Hollins Lane0.2 km
- Youlgreave Crescent East0.3 km
- Railway Bridge0.4 km
- Railway Bridge0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK130DQ · Data under Open Government Licence