Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK22 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

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

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

197

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1BZ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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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 1BZ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SK22 1BZ is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Birch Vale in High Peak. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK22 1BZ represents 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 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00099956 (shared with 37 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 1BZ. The average age is 48.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK22 1BZ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils0.9 km
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Hayfield Primary School

Good198 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

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

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.7 km
  • New Mills Central2.9 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crescent Row0.2 km
  • Hayfield Road0.2 km
  • Crescent Row0.2 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.2 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.2 km