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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

SK138NA

Hadfield Square

SK138HG

Spring Street

SK138BT

Station Street

SK137QY

Norfolk Street

SK137AN

Shrewsbury Street

SK138BW

Henry Street

SK138EA

Pikes Lane

SK137AA

Bernard Street

SK138BD

Station Street

SK138LS

Collier Street

SK138PY

Lower Bank

SK138BR

Norfolk Square

SK138JJ

James Street

SK138BP

High Street West

SK137SP

Smithy Close

SK138AY

George Street

SK138AQ

Jacksons Buildings

SK138HY

Victoria Street

SK138AD

St Marys Road

SK138AA

Victoria Street

SK137AJ

Surrey Street

SK138AL

High Street West

SK137EU

Shrewsbury Mews

SK138PT

Mill Street

SK138JW

York Terrace

SK138PZ

Cross Cliffe

SK138AF

High Street West

SK138AW

Hayden Court

SK138QD

Regent Street

SK139FY

Victoria Street

SK137AP

Oak Street

SK138AR

Market Street

SK137AW

Wren Nest Terrace

SK138DS

Princess Street

SK137QU

Norfolk Street

SK137AF

Edward Street

SK138DU

Duke Street

SK138DD

Smithy Fold

SK138BA

Chapel Street

SK137AH

Surrey Street

SK138JR

Jackson Street

SK138DY

Princess Street

SK137QX

Drovers Walk

SK139FE

Victoria Street

SK138EB

Hollincross Lane

SK138PU

High Street East

SK139GD

Howard Town

SK138GP

Glossop Brook Road

SK138EX

High Street West

SK138BB

High Street West

SK138LZ

Derby Street

SK138AJ

Howard Town

Data Sources

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