Postcode Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

BOWDEN LANE, SK23 0JQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOWDEN LANE, SK23 0JQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

394

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,200 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SK23 0JQ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £402k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 28.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK23 0JQ is a safe, established residential area on Bowden Lane, 0.2km from Townend in Chapel-en-le-Frith. Administratively it sits within Chapel East ward and the High Peak constituency.

For serious buyers, SK23 0JQ is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, manufacturing, energy and utilities. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £402k, up 28.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SK23 0JQ are sourced from Output Area E00099769 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SK23 0JQ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 178,000

5 sales · Mean £ 198,600

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

7 sales · Mean £ 191,857

Detached

£ 311,500

4 sales · Mean £ 518,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SK23 0JQ has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences32
Shoplifting17
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School

Good468 pupils0.5 km
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Chapel-en-le-Frith High School

Good950 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Old Pack Horse0.3 km
  • The Roebuck Inn0.6 km
  • The Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • The Royal Bar & Grill0.6 km
  • Chapel Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

10 nearby
  • Federal Mogul Staff Canteen0.5 km
  • Kouros Café0.5 km
  • Amore Cafe0.3 km
  • Into the Woods0.6 km
  • The Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Fosters Fine Foods & Flowers0.2 km
  • Grace Emily Cakes0.6 km
  • The Old Town Bakehouse0.9 km
  • Aldi0.4 km
  • Raise The Bar Events0.4 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • The Picnic Basket0.7 km
  • Chapel Balti0.5 km
  • August Moon0.5 km
  • Turkish Grill0.3 km
  • High Street Fish and Chips0.8 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chapel-En-Le-Frith1.8 km
  • Chinley2.8 km
  • Dove Holes3.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Town End0.2 km
  • Town End0.2 km
  • Burrfields Road0.2 km
  • Burrfields Road0.2 km
  • Old Pack Horse0.2 km