Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

NEW MILLS ROAD, SK22 1BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEW MILLS ROAD, SK22 1BX.

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 1BX 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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1/10
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK22 1BX spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 13.6% year-on-year.

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

SK22 1BX is a sought-after residential area on New Mills Road, 0.3km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £229k, up 13.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BX 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 1BX. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 207,475

18 sales · Mean £ 215,260

Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

1 sales · Mean £ 170,000

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

SK22 1BX 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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Hayfield Primary School

Good198 pupils1.1 km
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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils1.1 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 Inn1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Grouse Hotel0.0 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.0 km
  • Station Road Top0.1 km
  • Birch Hall Close0.2 km
  • Birch Hall Close0.2 km