Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

WINDY KNOWLE, SK22 1DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDY KNOWLE, SK22 1DJ.

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

203

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1DJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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9/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SK22 1DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 82% 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 1DJ is a well-regarded residential area on Windy Knowle, 0.8km from Birch Vale in High Peak. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK22 1DJ represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Average house prices are around £258k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00099953 (shared with 31 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 1DJ. The average age is 51.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 258,500

2 sales · Mean £ 258,500

school Local Schools

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Hayfield Primary School

Good198 pupils0.9 km
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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills3.3 km
  • New Mills Central3.5 km
  • New Mills Newtown4.0 km