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About

Barms ward covers a largely rural expanse on the western fringes of the High Peak district. The landscape is characterised by rolling upland pastures, scattered farmsteads, and the steep, wooded valleys of tributaries feeding the River Goyt. Settlements here are small and linear, often following the contours of the old roads. The area forms part of the wider Pennine moorland, with land use dominated by agriculture and sheep grazing.

The ward includes the historic hamlet of Whitle, with its distinctive stone-built houses clustered around a network of narrow lanes. A notable local feature is the presence of several ancient packhorse routes, their stone-slab bridges still crossing streams in the deeper cloughs. The terrain influences a quiet, dispersed community, with views extending across to the high ground of the Peak District National Park.

Area overview

On average Barms has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 98 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 per household in Barms is £44,110 per year. Barms is home to around 1,705 people, with a population density of about 855.6 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
7.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barms Population
1,705
Population density
855.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.51(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.84(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.25(-10%)
Public order
9.97(+44%)
Burglary
7.04(+111%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,621
95.07%
Other White
29
1.7%
Irish
11
0.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.59%
Other
8
0.47%
Total population: 1,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
380
25.76%
No qualifications
300
20.34%
Level 3 (A level)
277
18.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
224
15.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
169
11.46%
Total 16+ residents: 1,475

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
308
35.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
212
24.34%
Owns with a mortgage
209
24%
Social rents from council
66
7.58%
Other forms of private rent
34
3.9%
Total households: 871

Property prices in Barms

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £182,500 in Barms area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barms in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barms over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced12£190,050
Detached1£360,000
Flats1£70,000
Semi-Detached4£177,498

10 years median price trend in Barms

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barms.

All postcodes in Barms

SK177BL

Victoria Terrace

SK177NP

Windsor Park Road

SK177DG

Waterswallows Road

SK177BU

Windsor Road

SK177EH

Golf Terrace

SK177HN

Barms

SK177DU

Fairfield Road

SK177JW

Daisymere Lane

SK177HA

Fairfield Road

SK177ED

Fairfield Road

SK177EL

Ashwood Road

SK177EB

St Peters Road

SK177EW

Town End

SK177DW

Fairfield Road

SK177DN

Fairfield Road

SK177EP

Heaton Place

SK177BW

Nunsfield Road

SK177JU

Millers Peak

SK177DX

St Peters Road

SK177DZ

Barms

SK177GA

Montpelier Gardens

SK177DL

Fairfield Road

SK177BQ

Nunsfield Road

SK177JJ

Waterswallows Road

SK177LA

Dale Lane

SK177BS

Nunsfield Road

SK177EE

Dakin Avenue

SK177EX

Queens Road

SK177DB

Glenmoor Road

SK177EA

North Road

SK177NR

Windsor Road

SK177EG

Cross Street

SK177JN

Cherry Tree Drive

SK177BN

Nunsfield Road

SK177JL

Waterswallows Road

SK177DR

Fairfield Road

SK177DA

Barms Way

SK177EU

Wall Street

SK177HW

Brook House Drive

SK177EQ

The Front

SK177HD

Queens Avenue

SK177EN

Town End

SK177DT

Fairfield Road

SK177DY

Alma Street

SK177DS

Clifton Bank

SK177NL

Victoria Avenue

SK177DD

Glenmoor Road

SK177NS

Windsor Road

SK177EZ

Fairfield Road

SK177EJ

Montpelier Place

SK177EY

Queens Road

SK177BP

Lightwood Road

SK177DP

Marlow Street

SK177ET

Queen's Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.