SK22 1BP is a sought-after residential area on Station Road, 0.2km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £211k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00099952 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, SK22 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, SK22 1BP.
312
47
£ 45,500 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1BP 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK22 1BP spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. 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 1BP. The average age is 46.7. 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
Terraced
£ 211,000
1 sales · Mean £ 211,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK22 1BP has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and burglary. 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 Cafe0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills2.9 km
- New Mills Central3.1 km
- New Mills Newtown3.5 km
Bus Stops
- Grouse Hotel0.1 km
- Grouse Hotel0.1 km
- Station Road Top0.1 km
- Birch Hall Close0.2 km
- Crescent Row0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221BP · Data under Open Government Licence