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About

Gamesley ward lies on the western edge of the High Peak, bordered by open moorland and the steep Goyt Valley. The area is primarily residential, with housing estates developed from the mid-20th century. It is situated close to the town of Glossop, with local amenities centred around a small shopping precinct. The landscape is marked by its proximity to the Peak District National Park, with elevated views towards the surrounding hills.

The ward contains Gamesley Primary School and a community centre serving as local hubs. A notable feature is the presence of the former railway line, now part of the Longdendale Trail, which runs along the northern boundary. This path follows the route of the Woodhead railway tunnels, providing a direct recreational link into the wider moorland scenery. Housing is a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes, with some areas of newer development.

Area overview

On average Gamesley 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 57.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gamesley is £43,537 per year. The median sale price in Gamesley is £169,250 (around £192 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £162,250 and £178,750. There are 1 schools in Gamesley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gamesley is home to around 2,407 people, with a population density of about 2,823.1 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
98
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
57.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gamesley Population
2,407
Population density
2,823.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
56.09(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.36(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.39(+40%)
Public order
8.31(+20%)
Other theft
5.82(+2%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,307
95.89%
Other White
24
1%
Irish
19
0.79%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
17
0.71%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
0.42%
Total population: 2,406

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
470
26.11%
Level 4 qualifications or above
315
17.5%
Level 3 (A level)
304
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
303
16.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
261
14.5%
Total 16+ residents: 1,800

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
538
53.21%
Owns with a mortgage
201
19.88%
Owns outright
131
12.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
80
7.91%
Other social rented
43
4.25%
Total households: 1,011

Property prices in Gamesley

Median price: £169,250
Price per sq ft: £192
Sales (last 12 months): 12
Typical range (middle 50%): £162K – £179K

Based on 12 recent sales, the median property price is £169,250 (about £192 per square foot) in Gamesley area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gamesley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£630,000£315
Terraced11£167,500£192

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gamesley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gamesley.
YearTerraced
2016£88,000
2017£87,000
2018£90,000
2019£95,000
2020£102,500
2021£117,000
2022£124,950
2023£140,000
2024£145,000
2025£160,000
2026£177,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gamesley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gamesley.
YearTerraced
2016£100
2017£92
2018£101
2019£109
2020£109
2021£130
2022£132
2023£162
2024£155
2025£185
2026£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gamesley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.

Band A£1,590
Band B£1,855
Band C£2,120
Band D£2,385
Band E£2,915
Band F£3,445
Band G£3,974
Band H£4,769

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Gamesley ward.

Local councillors

Anthony Edward Mckeown

Gamesley - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

All postcodesin Gamesley

SK130DA

Gamesley

SK130LG

Gamesley

SK130JR

Gamesley

SK130HA

Hucklow Close

SK130AL

Tissington Green

SK136TU

Gamesley

SK130HG

Haddon Mews

SK130DX

Gamesley

SK130DQ

Combs Gardens

SK130DP

Gamesley

SK130EW

Longnor Green

SK130DD

Hurdlow Green

SK136SU

Matlock Lane

SK136SY

Bamford Mews

SK136JQ

Melandra

SK136UQ

Melandra Castle Road

SK136HP

Gamesley

SK130DZ

Elton Close

SK130AJ

Tissington Bank

SK136HX

Bradwell Fold

SK130BW

Gamesley

SK130BQ

Gamesley

SK130JW

Whitwell Green

SK136UA

Baslow Close

SK130LD

Rowarth Bank

SK130HF

Haddon Lea

SK130JZ

Wessington Fold

SK136SS

Matlock Gardens

SK130JP

Calver Mews

SK130JS

Calver Place

SK136HJ

Burbage Bank

SK130BL

Wardlow Walk

SK130HJ

Eyam Fold

SK136TE

Gamesley

SK136UB

Gamesley

SK136TB

Bamford Fold

SK136SZ

Bamford Lane

SK130AS

Bakewell Gardens

SK130JB

Cromford Green

SK130LA

Wessington Bank

SK130HX

Gamesley

SK130AE

Ashford Mews

SK136HU

Bradwell Terrace

SK130HL

Eyam Lea

SK130EQ

Gamesley

SK130DJ

Gamesley

SK130DW

Combs Lea

SK136HN

Gamesley

SK130DB

Hurdlow Mews

SK136TD

Castleton Terrace

SK130EA

Gamesley

SK130DN

Combs Terrace

SK130AG

Monyash Mews

SK136TF

Gamesley

SK130EJ

Longnor Mews

SK130AR

Bakewell Green

SK130JL

Whitwell Lea

SK130HZ

Cromford Place