Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

BATE MILL ROAD, SK22 1BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATE MILL ROAD, SK22 1BB.

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Population

213

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1BB 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.

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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

SK22 1BB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £235k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 7.8% year-on-year.

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

SK22 1BB is a sought-after residential area on Bate Mill Road, 0.4km from Watford House 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 7.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00099954 (shared with 22 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 1BB. 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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

12 sales · Mean £ 218,000

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

SK22 1BB has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences16
Other crime5
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils0.5 km
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St George's CofE Primary School

Requires Improvement115 pupils1.2 km
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New Mills Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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New Mills School

Requires Improvement611 pupils1.3 km
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New Mills Nursery School

Good51 pupils1.5 km
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St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy

Good119 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.6 km
  • Pack Horse Inn0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • High Hill Fish and Chips0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills1.7 km
  • New Mills Central1.9 km
  • New Mills Newtown2.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Batemill0.1 km
  • Batemill0.1 km
  • Sett Valley Trail0.2 km
  • Sett Valley Trail0.3 km
  • Watford Road0.3 km