SK22 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Higher Noon Sun, 0.4km from Thornsett in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.
For families considering a move, SK22 1AF represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £210k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00099954 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHER NOON SUN, SK22 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHER NOON SUN, SK22 1AF.
213
48
£ 45,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1AF 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
No single demographic signal dominates SK22 1AF — age 48, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1AF. The average age is 47.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
1 sales · Mean £ 210,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK22 1AF has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sett Valley Cafe0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills2.5 km
- New Mills Central2.6 km
- New Mills Newtown3.1 km
Bus Stops
- The Sycamore0.1 km
- The Sycamore0.2 km
- Church End0.3 km
- Church End0.4 km
- Crescent Row0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221AF · Data under Open Government Licence