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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 average crime levels, with around 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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

Median price£200,100
Price per sq ft£222
Sales (last 12 months)17
Typical range (middle 50%)£172K – £227K

Based on 17 recent sales, the median property price is £200,100 (about £222 per square foot) in Barms area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £360,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barms over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£360,000£261
Terraced11£200,100£227
Semi-Detached4£193,081£215
Flats1£70,000£128

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barms

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barms.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£113,000£146,875
2017£222,500£160,000£133,250
2018£222,500£159,000£146,850
2019£276,000£140,000£147,000
2020£187,475£155,000
2021£166,500£185,000£162,500
2022£328,500£195,500£154,250
2023£307,500£245,000£155,000
2024£380,000£225,000£204,000
2025£360,000£177,498£179,000
2026£300,000£229,975
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barms.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barms.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£142£132
2017£180£171£155
2018£266£192£136
2019£141£172£141
2020£229£149
2021£168£131£178
2022£313£172£170
2023£229£253£163
2024£240£286£197
2025£261£215£202
2026£225£194
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barms.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Barms

Is Barms safe?

Barms records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barms?

The median sale price in Barms is £200,100 (about £222 per square foot) based on 17 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Barms?

Barms scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barms sits around rank 10,591 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barms?

The average household income in Barms is around £44,110 per year, and 8% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Barms?

Barms is represented by 1 elected councillor: Rachael Quinn (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.