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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 high crime levels, with around 129 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
129
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

Violence and sexual offences
55.96(+62%)
Anti-social behaviour
48.48(+187%)
Shoplifting
35.88(+313%)
Public order
26.91(+289%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.73(+138%)
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%
Social rents from council
77
3.23%
Total households: 2,383

Property prices in Howard Town

Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £190,000 in Howard Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,726 up to £340,000.

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
Terraced47£190,000
Semi-Detached9£265,000
Flats10£137,500
Detached2£149,000

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

SK138DN

St Marys Road

SK137DF

Howard Street

SK138ED

Pikes Lane

SK138DL

St Marys Road

SK138DA

High Street East

SK138HF

Hugh Street

SK138AX

Market Street

SK138HU

Park Terrace

SK138JL

Hadfield Street

SK138JX

St James Close

SK138ER

High Street West

SK138GN

Glossop Brook Road

SK138AE

Victoria Street

SK136XD

Riverview Cottages

SK137ED

Railway Street

SK138JQ

Hollincross Lane

SK138JE

Hadfield Place

SK138AB

Victoria Street

SK136LJ

Slatelands Avenue

SK138QA

High Street East

SK138GJ

Glossop Brook Road

SK138BZ

Ellison Street

SK137DJ

Charles Street

SK138EZ

Samuel Wood Close

SK138PN

High Street East

SK138BU

Ellison Street

SK137AE

Edward Street

SK138EL

Queen Street

SK138LX

Gladstone Street

SK138DW

Shaw Street

SK138AU

Cross Street

SK138DH

Collier Street

SK138JA

Sefton Street

SK138EF

Chadwick Street

SK138JH

Hollincross Lane

SK138BG

Brook Street

SK138HX

Ashton Gardens

SK137SR

Quarry Close

SK138DZ

John Street

SK137DD

Howard Street

SK138GB

Victoria Street

SK138JP

Ashton Street

SK138DX

Hadfield Street

SK137DE

Howard Street

SK137AB

Arundel Street

SK138HT

Victoria Street

SK138JU

St James Close

SK137AG

Railway Street

SK137DN

Lord Street

SK137ES

Foundry Close

SK138HJ

High Street West

SK138DP

Sumner Street

SK138DR

St Mary's Road

SK138BX

Ellison Street

SK138LU

King Street

SK138BS

Norfolk Street

SK138GD

Victoria Street

SK137RP

Riverside Close

SK138HB

Wren Nest Road

SK138BE

Halls Court

SK136XA

Turnlee Drive

SK138GX

Howard Town

SK138DT

Mount Street

SK138GQ

John Walton Close

SK138PX

Milltown

SK138DG

Jubilee Close

SK138EP

High Street West

SK138HS

Victoria Street

SK137AR

Fauvel Road

SK138HL

Victoria Street

SK138HQ

Cooper Street

SK138GS

Croft Park

SK138BH

High Street West

SK137BF

Shrewsbury Street

SK138PS

Manor Street

SK138BF

Glossop Brook View

SK138AZ

High Street West

SK137QT

King Edward Avenue

SK138JD

Duke Street

SK138LY

King Street

SK138EU

Sunlaws Court

SK138HH

Sumners Place

SK138GE

High Street East

SK137DL

Fitzalan Street

SK137AT

Shrewsbury Street

SK138AT

Chapel Street

SK137BX

Shrewsbury Street

SK137DG

Talbot Street

SK138JB

St Marys Road

SK138EH

Pikes Lane

SK138JF

Victoria Street

SK136LH

Slatelands Road

SK138LT

Union Street

SK138QE

Corn Street

SK138GG

Glossop Brook Business Park

SK138AP

High Street West

SK138EQ

Sunlaws Street

SK138GH

Wren Nest Close

SK138HZ

Victoria Street

SK138EE

Tredcroft Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.