SK22 1AT is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Thornsett in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a terrace-heavy neighbourhood — tight-knit community, affordable housing. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1AT are sourced from Output Area E00099954 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SK22 1AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SK22 1AT.
213
48
£ 45,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1AT 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 1AT — age 48, 79% ownership, 21% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK22 1AT. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK22 1AT has low crime rates — 17 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.
school Local Schools
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sett Valley Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.1 km
- Pack Horse Inn1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- High Hill Fish and Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills2.1 km
- New Mills Central2.3 km
- New Mills Newtown2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Church End0.1 km
- Church End0.1 km
- Printers Arms0.1 km
- Printers Arms0.2 km
- Sett Valley Trail0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221AT · Data under Open Government Licence