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About

Limestone Peak ward encompasses a significant portion of the Peak District National Park's northern area. The landscape is defined by high moorland plateaus, gritstone edges, and expansive heather uplands. Settlements are small and scattered, primarily consisting of rural villages and farmsteads. The local economy has strong links to agriculture, outdoor recreation, and tourism, with many residents commuting to larger towns outside the ward for work.

The ward's geology is central to its identity, featuring the prominent limestone plateau of Eldon Hill. Large-scale historic quarrying has left a distinct industrial legacy on the terrain. This is walking and climbing country, with long-distance trails like the Pennine Way crossing its remote tracts. The area contains several protected conservation sites due to its important blanket bog and bird habitats.

Area overview

On average Limestone Peak has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Limestone Peak is £47,900 per year. There are 3 schools in Limestone Peak: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Limestone Peak is home to around 2,197 people, with a population density of about 73.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Limestone Peak Population
2,197
Population density
73.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.68(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.83(-60%)
Public order
5.46(-21%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.01(-33%)
Burglary
4.1(+23%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,137
97.27%
Other White
13
0.59%
Irish
12
0.55%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
0.36%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
0.32%
Total population: 2,197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
423
23.24%
Level 3 (A level)
354
19.45%
No qualifications
337
18.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
297
16.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
224
12.31%
Total 16+ residents: 1,820

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
398
41.85%
Owns with a mortgage
316
33.23%
Private landlord or letting agency
106
11.15%
Social rents from council
89
9.36%
Other forms of private rent
28
2.94%
Total households: 951

Property prices in Limestone Peak

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £205,000 in Limestone Peak area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,880 up to £615,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Limestone Peak 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 Limestone Peak over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£362,500
Semi-Detached12£220,000
Terraced14£170,750

10 years median price trend in Limestone Peak

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Limestone Peak.

All postcodes in Limestone Peak

SK178BD

Batham Gate Road

SK178BX

Beelow Close

SK178DZ

Critchlow Drive

SK177JH

Bakewell Road

SK178AE

Longridge Lane

SK178DL

Buxton Road

SK178FS

Tunstead Avenue

SK178DQ

Meadow Close

SK178AB

Longridge Lane

SK178AT

Memorial Place

SK178TG

Green Lane

SK178DH

Station Road

SK178AS

Springfield Villas

SK177JA

Hardybarn Lane

SK178AL

Church Avenue

SK179TF

Bakewell Road

SK178BP

Hallsteads Close

SK178AW

Meadow Avenue

SK178DD

Cowlow Lane

SK178AN

Highfields

SK178TA

Limestone Peak

SK178BG

Dale Road

SK178FT

Mayfield Drive

SK178DG

Meadow Lane

SK177JT

Daisymere Lane

SK178BR

Dale Road

SK177JF

Church Lane

SK177JE

Green Lane

SK178BY

Higher Hallsteads

SK178EA

Small Dale Cottages

SK178FQ

Kiln Close

SK178SH

Limestone Peak

SK178AR

School Road

SK177JB

Waterswallows Industrial Park

SK178DA

Meadow Lane

SK178SL

Limestone Peak

SK178BA

Springbank

SK178DJ

Beech Lane

SK178BS

Hallsteads Close

SK178SJ

Limestone Peak

SK178DP

Horseshoe Avenue

SK178DX

Wains Close

SK178AZ

Ferndale Avenue

SK178DU

The Meadows

SK178DY

Walker Brow

SK179TD

Bakewell Road

SK177JD

Waterswallows Lane

SK178AP

School Road

SK178TB

Limestone Peak

SK177HP

Tom Thorn

SK239UF

Ashbourne Lane

SK178BW

Hallsteads

SK178DF

Cowlow Lane

SK178FU

Black Edge Close

SK178FW

Lodes View

SK177HT

Batham Gate Road

SK178DE

Highfield Avenue

SK178JB

Limestone Peak

SK178BL

Hallsteads

SK178BT

Hallsteads

SK178AJ

School Road

SK178FP

Limestone Court

SK178AU

Upper End Road

SK178DW

Buxton Road

SK178BU

Hallsteads

SK177JR

Waterswallows Road

SK177DE

Green Lane

SK178TD

Limestone Peak

SK178AX

New Street

SK178AY

Ferndale Road

SK177JS

Waterswallows Lane

SK178DN

Longridge Lane

SK178BN

Alexander Road

SK177HR

Buxton Road

SK178BE

Small Knowle End

SK178BJ

Hallsteads

SK178TQ

Limestone Peak

SK178FR

Monkey Brew Close

SK178AH

Batham Gate Road

SK178DB

Meadow Lane

SK178AD

Longridge Lane

SK177HS

Batham Gate Road

SK178BB

Beaumont Drive

Data Sources

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