Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SOUTH HEAD DRIVE, SK23 0HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTH HEAD DRIVE, SK23 0HU.

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Population

322

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 61% owner-occupation and average age 39, SK23 0HU has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £370k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.6% year-on-year.

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

SK23 0HU is a safe, established residential area on South Head Drive, 0.1km from Burrfields in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Administratively it sits within Chapel East ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK23 0HU represents a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. An average age of 39 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 61% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, down 2.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK23 0HU are sourced from Output Area E00099768 (shared with 38 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 SK23 0HU. The average age is 39.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.8%
Asian / British Asian3.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 333,000

9 sales · Mean £ 327,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK23 0HU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences40
Shoplifting12
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School

Good468 pupils0.5 km
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

Good950 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

7 nearby
  • Old Pack Horse0.3 km
  • The Roebuck Inn0.5 km
  • The Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
  • The Royal Bar & Grill0.5 km
  • New Inn1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Federal Mogul Staff Canteen0.5 km
  • Kouros Café0.4 km
  • Amore Cafe0.1 km
  • Into the Woods0.5 km
  • The Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Fosters Fine Foods & Flowers0.2 km
  • Grace Emily Cakes0.4 km
  • The Old Town Bakehouse0.7 km
  • Aldi0.5 km
  • Raise The Bar Events0.3 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Picnic Basket0.6 km
  • Chapel Balti0.4 km
  • August Moon0.3 km
  • Turkish Grill0.2 km
  • High Street Fish and Chips0.6 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith1.6 km
  • Chinley2.8 km
  • Dove Holes3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Morrisons Supermarket0.2 km
  • Old Pack Horse0.2 km
  • Town End0.2 km
  • Town End0.2 km
  • Old Pack Horse0.2 km