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SK23

HIGH PEAK

Cheshire, North West, England

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SK23 is the postcode district for HIGH PEAK, located in Cheshire, North West.

Avg price £344,240
1yr change ▲ 2.4%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£344,240

▲ 2.4% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

20% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

10 schools

Broadband Speed

97 Mbps

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.

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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

£320K £338K £356K £374K £392K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

91,959

Population

67

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.

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97.0 Mbps

Avg Download

17.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

90%

Superfast Coverage

17%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about SK23 HIGH PEAK

What is the average house price in SK23 HIGH PEAK?
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 HIGH PEAK 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 is the population of SK23 HIGH PEAK?
The population of SK23 (HIGH PEAK) is approximately 91,959 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 31% of homes are owner-occupied, 14% are privately rented, and 12% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in SK23 HIGH PEAK?
There are 10 schools in or near SK23. 30% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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