Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK22 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK22 1AP.

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

203

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1AP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK22 1AP spans multiple life stages — average age 52, 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 1AP is a sought-after residential area located 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, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00099953 (shared with 31 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 1AP. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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

SK22 1AP has low crime rates — 17 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils0.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.2 km
  • Pack Horse Inn1.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • High Hill Fish and Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Church End0.1 km
  • Church End0.2 km
  • Printers Arms0.2 km
  • Printers Arms0.2 km
  • Batemill0.4 km