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High Peak

About

The High Peak district is located in the eastern part of the Peak District National Park, covering parts of Derbyshire and Cheshire. It features rugged moorland, deep valleys, and limestone plateaus, with notable landmarks like Kinder Scout and Mam Tor. The area is known for its walking trails, including the Pennine Way, and outdoor activities such as climbing and cycling.

The district includes towns like Buxton, known for its thermal springs, and Glossop, a former mill town. The landscape varies from peat bogs to gritstone edges, providing habitats for wildlife like mountain hares and birds of prey. The region has a mix of rural villages and historic industrial sites, reflecting its past in mining and quarrying.

Area overview

On average High Peak has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in High Peak is £41,898 per year. There are 56 schools in High Peak: 43 primary (0 Outstanding and 40 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good).

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

6/10

Social housing

11.9%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

High Peak Population

90,932

Population density

168.7 per km²

Demographics

British

86,183

94.77%

Other White

1,760

1.94%

Irish

639

0.7%

White and Asian (mixed)

377

0.41%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

346

0.38%

Total population: 90,935

Housing

Owns outright

16,367

40.14%

Owns with a mortgage

12,562

30.81%

Private landlord or letting agency

5,633

13.82%

Social rents from council

3,610

8.85%

Other social rented

1,347

3.3%

Total households: 40,772

Property prices in High Peak

Based on 1,283 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in High Peak area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £950,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	317	£415,000	£252,157	£345,000	£510,000	£723,000
Flats	121	£159,000	£85,000	£129,950	£215,000	£305,000
Semi-Detached	389	£265,000	£168,360	£225,000	£317,000	£441,800
Terraced	456	£219,250	£132,000	£179,463	£260,000	£348,164

10 years price trend in High Peak

All wards in High Peak

Barms

Blackbrook

Burbage

Buxton Central

Chapel East

Chapel West

Corbar

Cote Heath

Dinting

Gamesley

Hadfield North

Hadfield South

Hayfield

Hope Valley

Howard Town

Limestone Peak

New Mills East

New Mills West

Old Glossop

Padfield

Sett

Simmondley

St John's

Stone Bench

Temple

Tintwistle

Whaley Bridge

Whitfield

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail