SK22 1BA is a sought-after residential area on High Hill Road, 0.3km from Thornsett in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 48 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £258k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00099954 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH HILL ROAD, SK22 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH HILL ROAD, SK22 1BA.
213
48
£ 45,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SK22 1BA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £258k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK22 1BA. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
3 sales · Mean £ 236,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK22 1BA has low crime rates — 26 incidents 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
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
St George's CofE Primary School
New Mills School
New Mills Primary School
New Mills Nursery School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.5 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- High Hill Fish and Chips0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills1.8 km
- New Mills Central2.0 km
- New Mills Newtown2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Sett Valley Trail0.0 km
- Sett Valley Trail0.1 km
- Batemill0.2 km
- Batemill0.2 km
- Printers Arms0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221BA · Data under Open Government Licence