SK22 1DB is a sought-after residential area on Off Ravens Leach, 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 1DB offers a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £316k.
Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1DB are sourced from Output Area E00099956 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OFF RAVENS LEACH, SK22 1DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OFF RAVENS LEACH, SK22 1DB.
197
49
£ 45,500 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SK22 1DB 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
No single demographic signal dominates SK22 1DB — age 49, 83% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1DB. 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
£ 316,175
1 sales · Mean £ 316,175
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SK22 1DB has low crime rates — 6 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 Cafe0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Sycamore Inn0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- New Mills2.5 km
- New Mills Central2.7 km
- New Mills Newtown3.1 km
Bus Stops
- Hayfield Road0.0 km
- Hayfield Road0.1 km
- Crescent Row0.3 km
- Crescent Row0.3 km
- The Sycamore0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SK221DB · Data under Open Government Licence