Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

BIRCH HALL CLOSE, SK22 1DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BIRCH HALL CLOSE, SK22 1DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

312

cake
Avg Age

47

payments
Avg Income

£ 45,500 /yr

work
Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

lightbulb

Index Insight: SK22 1DP 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.

shieldSafety
9/10
family_restroomFamily
5/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
9/10
diversity_3Diversity
1/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
directions_transitTransit
4/10
homeHome Ownership
10/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SK22 1DP — age 47, 93% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £428k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 12.4% year-on-year.

home £428,500 median price shield Safety 9/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK22 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Birch Hall Close, 0.5km from Birch Vale in Birch Vale. Administratively it sits within Sett ward and the High Peak constituency.

For serious buyers, SK22 1DP is a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 93% 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 3 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £428k, down 12.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK22 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00099952 (shared with 23 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

open_in_new Open Interactive Map

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK22 1DP. 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

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 41%
Unemployed: 2%
lightbulb

Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

analytics Full Demographics Profile

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 428,500

5 sales · Mean £ 434,700

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SK22 1DP has low crime rates — 3 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

P

Hayfield Primary School

Good198 pupils0.8 km
P

Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)

Good85 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • Sett Valley Cafe0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • New Mills3.2 km
  • New Mills Central3.4 km
  • New Mills Newtown3.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Birch Hall Close0.0 km
  • Birch Hall Close0.1 km
  • Station Road Top0.2 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.3 km
  • Grouse Hotel0.3 km