Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

LANTERN PIKE VIEW, SK22 1BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANTERN PIKE VIEW, SK22 1BJ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

312

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1BJ 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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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

SK22 1BJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SK22 1BJ is a sought-after residential area on Lantern Pike View, 0.2km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK22, SK22 1BJ offers 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00099952 (shared with 23 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 1BJ. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 456,000

2 sales · Mean £ 456,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK22 1BJ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils1.0 km
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Hayfield Primary School

Good198 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.9 km
  • New Mills Central3.0 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Grouse Hotel0.1 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.1 km
  • Station Road Top0.2 km
  • Crescent Row0.2 km
  • Crescent Row0.2 km