Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK22 1BR House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1BR 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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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SK22 1BR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 93% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 1BR is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

SK22 1BR is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. 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 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population.

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

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BR 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 1BR. 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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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SK22 1BR 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 pupils1.1 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.9 km
  • New Mills Central3.1 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.5 km

Bus Stops

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