Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SPRING VALE, SK22 1AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPRING VALE, SK22 1AN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

213

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SK22 1AN 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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2/10
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5/10
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8/10
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4/10
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8/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK22 1AN — 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.

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

SK22 1AN is a sought-after residential area on Spring Vale, 0.3km from Thornsett in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

For families considering a move, SK22 1AN 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1AN are sourced from Output Area E00099954 (shared with 22 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 1AN. 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

White / British95.8%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

SK22 1AN has low crime rates — 13 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.

Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

school Local Schools

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.4 km
  • New Mills Central2.6 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Church End0.2 km
  • Church End0.2 km
  • The Sycamore0.3 km
  • The Sycamore0.4 km
  • Printers Arms0.4 km