SK22 1DN is a well-regarded residential area on Thornsett Lane, 0.9km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.
For serious buyers, SK22 1DN 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. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00099952 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THORNSETT LANE, SK22 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THORNSETT LANE, SK22 1DN.
312
47
£ 45,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1DN 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.
Area Character
SK22 1DN is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 93% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK22 1DN. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 317,000
2 sales · Mean £ 317,000
school Local Schools
Hayfield Primary School
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sett Valley Cafe0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills3.5 km
- New Mills Central3.7 km
- New Mills Newtown4.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221DN · Data under Open Government Licence