What's the average income in Barms?

Average resident income is about £36,500 per year.

How many households are in Barms?

There are 869 households in Barms

What's the Barms population and density?

Barms population is 1,705 with density 855.6 per km².

What are house prices in Barms?

Based on 20 recent sales, the median price is £169,998; see the 10-year chart for trends.

How much social housing is near Barms?

About 7.9% across the Barms area.

What home types are most common in Barms?

Housing mix: terraced 38.8%, semi-detached 28.1%.

How deprived is Barms?

Deprivation score 7/10 (rank 10591 of 32844 in country).

Crime level in Barms is high with about 100 crimes per 1,000 residents.

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England / East Midlands / High Peak / Barms

About

Barms ward is located in the High Peak district of Derbyshire, covering a mix of residential and rural areas. The ward includes parts of Chapel-en-le-Frith, a small market town, along with surrounding villages and countryside. It is known for its proximity to the Peak District National Park, offering access to outdoor activities and scenic landscapes.

The area has a mix of housing, from historic stone cottages to modern developments, catering to a range of residents. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community facilities, with good transport links to nearby towns like Buxton and Manchester. Barms ward balances town conveniences with the quieter pace of rural life.

Area overview

On average Barms has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Barms is £36,500 per year.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

100

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

3/10

Social housing

7.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Barms Population

1,705

Population density

855.6 per km²

Demographics

British

1,621

95.07%

Other White

1.7%

Irish

0.65%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.59%

Other

0.47%

Total population: 1,705

Housing

Owns outright

308

35.36%

Private landlord or letting agency

212

24.34%

Owns with a mortgage

209

24%

Social rents from council

7.58%

Other forms of private rent

3.9%

Total households: 871

Property prices in Barms

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £169,998 in Barms area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £470,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	2	£315,250	£250,225	£279,125	£351,375	£380,275
Semi-Detached	5	£169,995	£141,800	£165,000	£185,000	£413,000
Terraced	13	£151,100	£117,400	£150,000	£215,000	£250,800

10 years price trend in Barms

All postcodes in Barms

SK177DU

Alma Street

SK177DY

Alma Street

SK177GA

Montpelier Gardens

SK177EY

Queen's Road

SK177HA

Fairfield Road

SK177DT

Fairfield Road

SK177ET

Queen's Road

SK177HN

Buxton North

SK177NS

Victoria Park Road

SK177DX

St Peter's Road

SK177EH

Town End

SK177EG

Cross Street

SK177DZ

Buxton North

SK177EQ

Dakin Avenue

SK177JU

Buxton North

SK177DG

Town End

SK177EB

St Peter's Road

SK177LA

Ashwood Road

SK177DR

Fairfield Road

SK177EL

Ashwood Road

SK177DD

Glenmoor Road

SK177BL

Fairfield Road

SK177BN

Brooklands

SK177BS

Nunsfield Road

SK177DP

Marlow Street

SK177EN

Town End

SK177EX

Queen's Road

SK177JL

Lesser Lane

SK177NL

Windsor Park Road

SK177DS

Buxton North

SK177JW

Daisymere Lane

SK177BW

Hogshaw Villas Road

SK177EA

Fairfield Road

SK177EP

Cherry Tree Drive

SK177EE

Concert Place

SK177NP

Wall Street

SK177BQ

Brooklands

SK177ED

Fairfield Road

SK177HW

Buxton North

SK177DA

Barms Way

SK177EZ

Fairfield Road

SK177HD

Queen's Avenue

SK177DB

Glenmoor Road

SK177DW

Fairfield Road

SK177NR

Windsor Road

SK177EW

Town End

SK177JN

Cherry Tree Drive

SK177JJ

Town End

SK177EJ

Cherry Tree Drive

SK177EU

Wall Street

SK177BU

Windsor Road

SK177DN

Fairfield Road

SK177BP

Fairfield Road

SK177DL

Fairfield Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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