Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

BIRCH VALE TERRACE, SK22 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH VALE TERRACE, SK22 1AR.

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 1AR 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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Area Character

SK22 1AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 79% 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.

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

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

For families considering a move, SK22 1AR represents a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £209k.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1AR 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 1AR. 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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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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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 133,000

5 sales · Mean £ 159,410

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

SK22 1AR has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1

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Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils0.2 km

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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sycamore Inn0.0 km
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Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • High Hill Fish and Chips0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills2.3 km
  • New Mills Central2.5 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Church End0.1 km
  • Church End0.1 km
  • Printers Arms0.3 km
  • Printers Arms0.3 km
  • The Sycamore0.4 km