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.
BATE MILL ROAD, SK22 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BATE MILL ROAD, SK22 1BB.
213
48
£ 45,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
St George's CofE Primary School
New Mills Primary School
New Mills School
New Mills Nursery School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.6 km
- Pack Horse Inn0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: SK221BB · Data under Open Government Licence