Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK22 1DW House Prices & Local Information

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

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 1DW 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

No single demographic signal dominates SK22 1DW — age 47, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DW is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK22 1DW represents a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% 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 1DW 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 1DW. 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 1DW 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 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.8 km
  • New Mills Central3.0 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Crescent Row0.1 km
  • Crescent Row0.1 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.2 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.2 km
  • Station Road Top0.2 km