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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.

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.