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About

Hayfield ward lies within the High Peak borough, centred around the village of Hayfield at the confluence of the River Sett and River Kinder. The area is defined by its position on the western edge of the Peak District National Park, with the high moorland of Kinder Scout forming its immediate eastern boundary. This landscape shapes the ward, which includes the settlements of Little Hayfield and part of Birch Vale.

The local economy has historical roots in textiles and paper milling, with several converted mill buildings still present. The area is a established starting point for walks onto the Kinder Plateau, with the Sett Valley Trail following a former railway line. Community life includes an annual agricultural show and activities centred on the village's cricket club and independent shops along the main streets.

Area overview

On average Hayfield has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 59% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 10.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hayfield is £49,691 per year. There are 1 schools in Hayfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Hayfield is home to around 1,992 people, with a population density of about 81.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
10.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hayfield Population
1,992
Population density
81.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.59(-32%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.54(-38%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.52(-39%)
Vehicle crime
2.01(-51%)
Other theft
2.01(-65%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,901
95.43%
Other White
28
1.41%
Irish
17
0.85%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
0.35%
Total population: 1,992

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
737
43.38%
Level 3 (A level)
267
15.72%
No qualifications
228
13.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
205
12.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
140
8.24%
Total 16+ residents: 1,699

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
427
46.97%
Owns with a mortgage
265
29.15%
Social rents from council
94
10.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
67
7.37%
Other social rented
29
3.19%
Total households: 909

Property prices in Hayfield

Median price£275,000
Price per sq ft£316
Sales (last 12 months)15
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £342K

Based on 15 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £316 per square foot) in Hayfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,150,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hayfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£552,500£396
Semi-Detached3£275,000£303
Terraced7£270,000£328
Flats1£116,000£257

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hayfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hayfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£365,000£210,000£203,000
2017£300,000£235,000£186,750
2018£360,000£217,500£239,000
2019£406,000£235,000£175,000
2020£350,000£249,750£212,862
2021£447,500£239,500£247,500
2022£551,250£310,000£260,000
2023£525,000£292,500£305,000
2024£465,000£255,000£268,000
2025£559,000£275,000£265,000
2026£138,492£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hayfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hayfield.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£278£228£203
2017£260£209£268
2018£275£261£210
2019£299£245£229
2020£296£265£263
2021£368£290£286
2022£445£345£342
2023£416£324£310
2024£346£339£286
2025£477£303£286
2026£94£328
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hayfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Hayfield

Is Hayfield safe?

Hayfield records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hayfield?

The median sale price in Hayfield is £275,000 (about £316 per square foot) based on 15 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hayfield?

Hayfield has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hayfield?

Hayfield scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hayfield sits around rank 26,314 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 Hayfield?

The average household income in Hayfield is around £49,691 per year, and 11% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hayfield?

Hayfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Gill Scott (Labour and Co-operative 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.