Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

GARRISON ROAD, SK22 1AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARRISON ROAD, SK22 1AL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

197

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1AL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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6/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK22 1AL spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK22 1AL is a sought-after residential area on Garrison Road, 0.3km from Thornsett in High Peak. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00099956 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK22 1AL. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK22 1AL has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils0.3 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement115 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • High Hill Fish and Chips0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.2 km
  • New Mills Central2.4 km
  • New Mills Newtown2.9 km

Bus Stops

  • The Vine0.3 km
  • The Vine0.3 km
  • Church End0.3 km
  • Church End0.3 km
  • The Sycamore0.3 km