SK23 — HIGH PEAK | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in SK23

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in SK23 is £344,240, which is 11% above the Cheshire average of £311,410.

Properties in SK23 cost 19.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in SK23 have risen 2.4% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£467,331	275
Semi-detached	£270,556	278
Terraced	£226,734	241
Flat	£159,685	41
All types	£344,240	900

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in SK23

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, SK23 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in SK23

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

SK23 has 10 schools within or near its boundaries, including 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Combs Infant School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Buxworth Primary School	Primary	Good	mi
Chinley Primary School	Primary	Not inspected	mi
Whaley Bridge Primary School	Primary	Good	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,959

Population

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

72%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

31.0%

Private rent

14.0%

Social rent

12.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in SK23 are 97.0 Mbps, with 85% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 42% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

17%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in SK23 is collected by High Peak. The Band D rate is £2,067/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

SK23 — HIGH PEAK

Area Summary

SK23 (HIGH PEAK) offers property prices near the national average (£344,240), low crime (94% below national average), 10 nearby schools, and good broadband connectivity (97 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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HIGH PEAK

£295K

▲ 5.9% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in SK23?

The average house price in SK23 (HIGH PEAK) is £344,240, based on 900 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 20% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 2.4% over the past year.

Is SK23 a safe area to live?

Crime in SK23 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.8 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.4 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in SK23?

There are 10 schools in or near SK23. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in SK23?

Council tax in SK23 is collected by High Peak. The Band D rate is £2,067 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in SK23?

The average broadband download speed in SK23 is 97 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 90% of premises, ultrafast to 17%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in SK23 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in SK23 are owner-occupied. 14% are privately rented and 12% are social housing. The total population is approximately 91,959.