SK22 1BL is a sought-after residential area on Spinnerbottom, 0.2km from Birch Vale in High Peak. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SK22, SK22 1BL offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 8 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £403k, down 8.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00099956 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPINNERBOTTOM, SK22 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPINNERBOTTOM, SK22 1BL.
197
49
£ 45,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SK22 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 83% 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. Property prices are trending down 8.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK22 1BL. The average age is 48.7. 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
Detached
£ 400,000
2 sales · Mean £ 400,000
Semi-Detached
£ 406,250
2 sales · Mean £ 406,250
Terraced
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SK22 1BL has low crime rates — 8 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)
Hayfield Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Sett Valley Cafe0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills2.7 km
- New Mills Central2.8 km
- New Mills Newtown3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Crescent Row0.1 km
- Crescent Row0.1 km
- The Sycamore0.1 km
- The Sycamore0.2 km
- Hayfield Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221BL · Data under Open Government Licence