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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.

Data Sources

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