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About

Hope Valley ward covers a large rural area within the High Peak district, characterised by its expansive moorlands and the central valley from which it takes its name. The landscape is dominated by gritstone edges and farmland, with scattered settlements like Castleton and Bradwell. The local economy has historical ties to limestone quarrying and agriculture, with tourism increasingly significant due to the accessible natural scenery.

The area is defined by a network of caves and natural caverns, including those beneath Castleton which are open for public exploration. Walking and cycling routes follow former railway lines, connecting the villages. Community life is centred around these small villages, each maintaining its own distinct character and local services amidst the wider pastoral setting.

Area overview

On average Hope Valley has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 8.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Hope Valley is £47,900 per year. There are 6 schools in Hope Valley: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Hope Valley is home to around 3,558 people, with a population density of about 18.8 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Hope Valley Population
3,558
Population density
18.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
20.52(+21%)
Violence and sexual offences
19.39(-44%)
Vehicle crime
7.31(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.75(-9%)
Other theft
6.75(+18%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,395
95.42%
Other White
60
1.69%
Irish
30
0.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.59%
Other
10
0.28%
Total population: 3,558

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,440
46.02%
Level 3 (A level)
462
14.77%
No qualifications
418
13.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
348
11.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
234
7.48%
Total 16+ residents: 3,129

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
859
51.19%
Owns with a mortgage
387
23.06%
Private landlord or letting agency
154
9.18%
Social rents from council
135
8.05%
Other social rented
75
4.47%
Total households: 1,678

Property prices in Hope Valley

Median price£315,000
Price per sq ft£328
Sales (last 12 months)31
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £446K

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 (about £328 per square foot) in Hope Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £225,000 up to £1,117,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hope Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£510,250£359
Semi-Detached12£305,500£326
Terraced9£296,360£331
Flats2£272,500£222

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Hope Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hope Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£176,250£333,750£218,000
2017£467,500£188,000£256,250£234,500
2018£390,000£205,000£273,770£210,000
2019£510,000£295,000£275,000£305,000
2020£500,000£202,000£300,575£282,625
2021£535,625£221,250£344,000£275,000
2022£650,000£240,000£398,000£315,000
2023£685,000£320,000£367,000£275,000
2024£631,500£262,250£381,563£320,000
2025£549,750£287,500£295,500£296,360
2026£465,000£255,000£250,000£285,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hope Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hope Valley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£186£257£205
2017£294£188£272£239
2018£292£187£264£243
2019£289£240£239£304
2020£364£209£289£338
2021£378£210£335£277
2022£396£240£380£400
2023£437£254£301£317
2024£421£222£338£301
2025£319£248£319£363
2026£514£194£384£311
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Hope Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Hope Valley in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Hope Valley

Is Hope Valley safe?

Hope Valley records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Hope Valley?

The median sale price in Hope Valley is £315,000 (about £328 per square foot) based on 31 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Hope Valley?

Hope Valley has 5 primary schools (5 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Hope Valley?

Hope Valley scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Hope Valley sits around rank 23,988 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 Hope Valley?

The average household income in Hope Valley is around £47,900 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Hope Valley?

Hope Valley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Charlotte Farrell (Green Party) and Joanna Collins (Green Party).

All postcodes in Hope Valley

S330AD

New Road

S336RW

Hope Valley

S337AA

Hope Valley

S339NG

Brough

S337ZD

Grindsbrook Booth

S330EA

Mytham Bridge

S338WR

Millbridge

S338WP

Buxton Road

S337ZB

Hope Valley

S337ZN

Lane Head Green

S336RL

The Marshes

S338WT

Peveril Close

SK178GA

Old Dam Lane

S330AA

Main Road

S337ZQ

Hope Road

S336RQ

Sherwood Avenue

SK178EG

Chamber Knowle

S336RJ

Marsh Avenue

S330AQ

Derwent

S330AY

Main Road

S337ZF

Hope Road

S336ZG

School Lane

S330BT

West Lees Road

S330BP

Steward Gate

S338WH

Cross Street

S338WF

Burrows Fold

S338WQ

Market Place

S337ZJ

Upper Booth

SK178EQ

Hope Valley

S330DE

Brentwood Close

S336RB

Parsons Lane

S330DU

The Hollow

S338WX

The Stones

S338WN

The Island

S339HG

Brough

S330AU

The Hollow

S330AX

Ladybower

S336SF

Edale Road

SK178EE

Hope Valley

S330AG

Brentwood Road

S336SE

Market Close

S330WU

Main Road

S337ZA

Police Houses

S336SD

Castleton Road

S330AR

Fidlers Well

S336ZE

Bowden Lane

S336RP

Michlow Lane

SK178EB

Hope Valley

S336RT

Hawthorn Close

S330BZ

Fidlers Close

S338WZ

Weaving Avenue

S330DY

Old Post Office Row

SK178BH

Dale Road

S336AF

Lose Hill Lane

S338WU

Pindale Road

S330BW

Hurstclough Lane

SK178EN

Old Dam

SK178EP

Perrydale

S338WD

Goosehill

S330AL

Hope Road

S337ZE

Hope Road

S330AE

Bemrose Gate

S330BY

Ashopton Road

S336RH

Market Place

SK178EW

Eldon Lane

S330DA

Water Lane

S338UB

Millbridge

S330BJ

Snake Road

S330AT

The Green

S336RR

Station Road

S336RZ

Castleton Road

S330BQ

Taggs Knoll

S330BB

Ronksley

S330AS

Greenhead Park

S336RA

Aston Lane

S330BG

Shatton Lane

S338WJ

How Lane

S330AB

Alport

S338WE

Back Street

S330BR

Thornhill

S338WG

Castle Street

S338WB

Castleton Road

S336SB

Castleton Road

S330AF

Brentwood Avenue

S336RF

Edale Road

S337ZG

Ollerbrook

S330BL

South View

S336SA

Aston Lane

S330BE

Saltergate Lane

S330DW

Joan Lane

S338WW

Squires Lane

SK178EH

Damside Lane

S336ZF

Edale Road

S336RN

Pindale Road

S336RU

Hope Road

S330AZ

Ashopton Road

S337ZP

Railway Station Cottages

SK178ED

Eldon Lane

S336RS

Hope Valley

S330DB

Ashopton Road

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.