Living in SK22, High Peak
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SK22 in High Peak. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in High Peak: £252,980, up 5.8% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider East Midlands average is £240,457.
What actually sold around SK22
163 recorded home sales on the streets around central SK22 in the last 2 years, with a median of £288,500 and a range from £127,000 to £635,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEECH HOUSE CHURCH LANE, SK22 4NP | detached | £525,000 | 2026-06-09 |
| 2 BEARD CRESCENT, SK22 4LH | semi-detached | £225,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 45 MELLOR ROAD, SK22 4DP | terraced | £260,000 | 2026-05-08 |
| 16 LANESIDE ROAD, SK22 4LX | semi-detached | £247,000 | 2026-04-07 |
| 12 FLANDERS FIELD ROAD, SK22 4DF | flat-maisonette | £189,950 | 2026-03-17 |
| 147 HAYFIELD ROAD, SK22 1DF | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-03-04 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
11 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
| Buxworth Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.6 mi |
| St George's CofE Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.5 mi |
| New Mills School | Secondary | Not rated | 0.6 mi |
| New Mills Primary School | Primary | Not rated | 0.7 mi |
8 state primary and 1 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 17.4% |
| Skilled trades | 14.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.4% |
| Caring, leisure and other service | 13.0% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 11.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
32 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SK22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on High Peak's figures.
Common questions about SK22
What is the average house price in SK22?
The average sold price in High Peak is £252,980 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SK22?
Prices in High Peak are up 5.8% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SK22?
The median of 163 recorded sales around central SK22 in the last 2 years is £288,500, ranging from £127,000 to £635,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SK22?
11 schools sit within 3 miles of central SK22, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SK22?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK22 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SK22 at risk of flooding?
Central SK22 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SK22 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £288,500; the area sits in decile 4 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 32 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SK22 safe?
32 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SK22 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SK22 or SK23, SK22 or SK6, SK22 or SK12.
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