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About

Howard Town ward lies in the northern part of the town of Glossop, situated on the edge of the Peak District. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern estates. Its streets extend towards the lower slopes of the surrounding moorland, providing a direct connection to the local landscape. The ward includes the town's main commercial centre along High Street West and Norfolk Square.

The area is served by Glossop railway station, offering direct links to Manchester. A notable local feature is the historic Glossop Market, which has operated for centuries. The ward contains several parks and green spaces, including Howard Park with its ornamental boating lake. Public buildings such as the town hall and library are central fixtures within the community's daily life.

Area overview

On average Howard Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 123 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Howard Town is £48,868 per year. There are 2 schools in Howard Town: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Howard Town is home to around 4,682 people, with a population density of about 4,505.4 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
123
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Howard Town Population
4,682
Population density
4,505.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.59(+263%)
Violence and sexual offences
56.39(+65%)
Shoplifting
34.17(+285%)
Public order
23.71(+240%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.01(+155%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,324
92.37%
Other White
136
2.91%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
39
0.83%
Irish
34
0.73%
White and Black African (mixed)
25
0.53%
Total population: 4,681

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,444
36.13%
Level 3 (A level)
757
18.94%
No qualifications
578
14.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
571
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
8.76%
Total 16+ residents: 3,997

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
731
30.68%
Private landlord or letting agency
693
29.08%
Owns with a mortgage
660
27.7%
Other social rented
131
5.5%
Other forms of private rent
77
3.23%
Total households: 2,383

Property prices in Howard Town

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Howard Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,726 up to £547,450.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Howard Town in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Howard Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£163,000
Flats9£140,000
Semi-Detached7£252,450
Terraced46£191,000

10 years median price trend in Howard Town

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howard Town.

All postcodes in Howard Town

SK138AF

High Street West

SK138BE

Halls Court

SK138GP

Glossop Brook Road

SK137AR

Fauvel Road

SK138EH

Pikes Lane

SK138QE

Corn Street

SK138LS

Collier Street

SK138QD

Regent Street

SK138EA

Pikes Lane

SK138EF

Chadwick Street

SK138JP

Ashton Street

SK138NA

Hadfield Square

SK138PS

Manor Street

SK138AA

Victoria Street

SK138LX

Gladstone Street

SK137AH

Surrey Street

SK138EL

Queen Street

SK138JE

Hadfield Place

SK138AJ

Howard Town

SK138BT

Station Street

SK138BZ

Ellison Street

SK137AJ

Surrey Street

SK137QY

Norfolk Street

SK138BU

Ellison Street

SK138BF

Glossop Brook View

SK138HJ

High Street West

SK137AN

Shrewsbury Street

SK138DA

High Street East

SK138JQ

Hollincross Lane

SK137ED

Railway Street

SK138AX

Market Street

SK138DH

Collier Street

SK138EX

High Street West

SK137QT

King Edward Avenue

SK138EU

Sunlaws Court

SK138BD

Station Street

SK138BS

Norfolk Street

SK138GG

Glossop Brook Business Park

SK138HG

Spring Street

SK137AF

Edward Street

SK137AG

Railway Street

SK138AB

Victoria Street

SK138EP

High Street West

SK138JA

Sefton Street

SK138HQ

Cooper Street

SK138JL

Hadfield Street

SK138PX

Milltown

SK138GS

Croft Park

SK137ES

Foundry Close

SK138HZ

Victoria Street

SK138AZ

High Street West

SK138LZ

Derby Street

SK137AT

Shrewsbury Street

SK137QX

Drovers Walk

SK138DZ

John Street

SK138AL

High Street West

SK138DY

Princess Street

SK138DS

Princess Street

SK138HL

Victoria Street

SK138BP

High Street West

SK139FY

Victoria Street

SK136XD

Riverview Cottages

SK137AW

Wren Nest Terrace

SK138GX

Howard Town

SK138BR

Norfolk Square

SK139GD

Howard Town

SK137DG

Talbot Street

SK137AE

Edward Street

SK137DE

Howard Street

SK138BW

Henry Street

SK138DL

St Marys Road

SK138HB

Wren Nest Road

SK138ED

Pikes Lane

SK138PN

High Street East

SK138PT

Mill Street

SK138PZ

Cross Cliffe

SK138AR

Market Street

SK137AP

Oak Street

SK138AT

Chapel Street

SK138GH

Wren Nest Close

SK138HX

Ashton Gardens

SK138JD

Duke Street

SK137DD

Howard Street

SK138EQ

Sunlaws Street

SK137SR

Quarry Close

SK138BH

High Street West

SK137DN

Lord Street

SK138BG

Brook Street

SK137DF

Howard Street

SK138AP

High Street West

SK137AA

Bernard Street

SK138JB

St Marys Road

SK138JR

Jackson Street

SK138GE

High Street East

SK138GQ

John Walton Close

SK138AQ

Jacksons Buildings

SK138HT

Victoria Street

SK137AB

Arundel Street

SK137SP

Smithy Close

SK136LH

Slatelands Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.