SK22 — HIGH PEAK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SK22

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK22 is £294,813, which is 5% below the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Property values in SK22 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in SK22 have risen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£464,630	115
Semi-detached	£301,029	154
Terraced	£241,543	259
Flat	£161,470	51
All types	£294,813	617

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SK22

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 12.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK22 has a crime rate well 84% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

6.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

1.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

1.0 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in SK22

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK22 has 9 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
New Mills Nursery School	Nursery	Not inspected	mi
Hayfield Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
New Mills Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation)	Primary	Good	mi
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation)	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

303,929

Population

Median Age

34%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

34.0%

Private rent

13.0%

Social rent

13.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK22 are 124.0 Mbps, with 89% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 49% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

124.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

21%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK22 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

SK22 — HIGH PEAK

Area Summary

SK22 (HIGH PEAK) offers property prices near the national average (£294,813), low crime (84% below national average), 9 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (124 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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SK23

HIGH PEAK

£344K

▲ 2.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SK22?

The average house price in SK22 (HIGH PEAK) is £294,813, based on 617 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 3% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.9% over the past year.

Is SK22 a safe area to live?

Crime in SK22 is significantly below the national average (12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (6.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (1.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SK22?

There are 9 schools in or near SK22. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SK22?

Council tax in SK22 is collected by Stockport. The Band D rate is £2,235 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SK22?

The average broadband download speed in SK22 is 124 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 93% of premises, ultrafast to 21%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SK22 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 34% of homes in SK22 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 13% are social housing. The total population is approximately 303,929.