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SK22

HIGH PEAK

Cheshire, North West, England

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SK22 covers HIGH PEAK in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £294,813
1yr change ▲ 5.9%
Crime 84% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£294,813

▲ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

3% above national avg

Crime Rate

12.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

84% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

9 schools

Broadband Speed

124 Mbps

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.

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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

£285K £291K £296K £302K £308K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

303,929

Population

62

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.

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124.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

93%

Superfast Coverage

21%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SK22 HIGH PEAK

What is the average house price in SK22 HIGH PEAK?
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 HIGH PEAK 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 is the population of SK22 HIGH PEAK?
The population of SK22 (HIGH PEAK) is approximately 303,929 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 62 years. 34% of homes are owner-occupied, 13% are privately rented, and 13% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SK22 HIGH PEAK?
There are 9 schools in or near SK22. 22% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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