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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

SK138BX

Ellison Street

SK137BX

Shrewsbury Street

SK138DN

St Marys Road

SK138GJ

Glossop Brook Road

SK138HU

Park Terrace

SK138PY

Lower Bank

SK137DL

Fitzalan Street

SK138AD

St Marys Road

SK138AE

Victoria Street

SK138AW

Hayden Court

SK138DT

Mount Street

SK138ER

High Street West

SK138GB

Victoria Street

SK137QU

Norfolk Street

SK138EB

Hollincross Lane

SK138JX

St James Close

SK138AU

Cross Street

SK138JW

York Terrace

SK138LY

King Street

SK137DJ

Charles Street

SK138BA

Chapel Street

SK138JH

Hollincross Lane

SK138DP

Sumner Street

SK138DW

Shaw Street

SK138EZ

Samuel Wood Close

SK139FE

Victoria Street

SK138JF

Victoria Street

SK138PU

High Street East

SK136LJ

Slatelands Avenue

SK138BB

High Street West

SK137RP

Riverside Close

SK138HS

Victoria Street

SK138LT

Union Street

SK136XA

Turnlee Drive

SK138DR

St Mary's Road

SK138GN

Glossop Brook Road

SK138AY

George Street

SK138JU

St James Close

SK138EE

Tredcroft Street

SK138HH

Sumners Place

SK138HY

Victoria Street

SK137BF

Shrewsbury Street

SK138DG

Jubilee Close

SK138DX

Hadfield Street

SK138HF

Hugh Street

SK138JJ

James Street

SK138QA

High Street East

SK137EU

Shrewsbury Mews

SK138GD

Victoria Street

SK138DD

Smithy Fold

SK138DU

Duke Street

SK138LU

King Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.