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About

The Manifold ward is located in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, encompassing a portion of the Peak District National Park. Its landscape is defined by the valleys of the River Manifold and its tributary, the River Hamps, which carve through limestone plateau. This geology creates a characteristic dry valley system, where these rivers disappear underground in summer months, leaving stony beds. The area includes the villages of Warslow, Butterton, and Grindon, which serve as central points for the surrounding farmland and upland pastures.

The terrain is primarily agricultural, with livestock farming being a key activity on the grassy hills. A notable feature is the Manifold Way, a traffic-free trail for walkers and cyclists that follows the course of the old Leek and Manifold Valley Light Railway along the river valley. This path connects to the extensive cave systems and rock formations found in the area, which are significant for both natural history and archaeological study. The ward's environment is managed with consideration for its national park status, balancing rural life with conservation.

Area overview

On average Manifold has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Manifold is £46,658 per year. There are 2 schools in Manifold: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Manifold is home to around 1,724 people, with a population density of about 20.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Manifold Population
1,724
Population density
20.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.72(-49%)
Other theft
5.8(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.06(-62%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.9(-60%)
Public order
2.9(-52%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,680
97.45%
Other White
14
0.81%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.35%
Irish
6
0.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
0.23%
Total population: 1,724

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
490
32.95%
No qualifications
318
21.39%
Level 3 (A level)
221
14.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
191
12.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
139
9.35%
Total 16+ residents: 1,487

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
398
53.14%
Owns with a mortgage
170
22.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
88
11.75%
Other social rented
50
6.68%
Other forms of private rent
25
3.34%
Total households: 749

Property prices in Manifold

Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Manifold area, with individual transactions ranging from £220,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Manifold 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 Manifold over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced2£237,500
Detached1£500,000
Semi-Detached4£282,500

10 years median price trend in Manifold

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

All postcodes in Manifold

SK170PW

Manifold

SK170LQ

Manifold

ST137SR

Wetton Road

SK170EX

Beresford Lane

ST138UN

Manifold

SK170PJ

Town Head

SK170NE

Newtown

SK170EN

Buxton Road

SK170LW

Stoneyfold Lane

SK170LJ

Manifold

ST137RG

Titterton Lane

ST137SP

Hailors Croft

SK170NT

Market Place

SK170PL

Dove Ridge

ST137RN

Manifold

SK170LE

Manifold

SK170HP

The Brund

ST137RJ

Hillsdale Lane

SK170AJ

Stonewell Lane

ST137PG

Pethills Lane

SK170LD

Fawfieldhead

ST137TJ

Causeway Place

ST137TR

Manifold

SK170ES

Pown Street

SK170EZ

Rose Cottage

SK170LX

Elkstones

ST137RZ

Manifold

SK170PF

Queen Street

ST137TB

Easter Lane

ST137SJ

Douse Lane

SK170JN

Leek Road

ST137SH

Douse Lane

ST137PA

Manifold

ST137TD

Leach Lane

SK170RL

Buxton Road

SK170LZ

Manifold

ST137SQ

Douse Lane

SK170NZ

Buxton Road

ST137TF

Manifold

SK170NY

Buxton Road

SK170JJ

Cheadle Road

SK170NF

Newtown

SK170ET

Staffordshire Knott Cottage

SK170LN

Reapsmoor

SK170PE

Church Street

SK170JU

Stacey Close

SK170PD

Lane Head

SK170PT

Manifold

ST137TQ

Manifold

SK170LT

Elkstones

SK170PG

High Street

SK170HR

Manifold

ST137RL

Martins Low

ST137ST

Wetton Road

ST137RU

Douse Lane

SK170ER

Manifold

SK170HT

Manifold

SK170LU

Elkstones

SK170NU

Chapel Street

SK170JF

St Lawrence View

SK170PA

Leek Road

ST137SG

Douse Lane

ST137PD

Parsons Lane

SK170JL

Hope Terrace

SK170NS

River View

ST137RQ

Parsons Lane

SK170ND

Manifold

SK170JY

Leek Road

SK170PH

Myrtle Cottages

ST137TT

Manifold

ST137PB

Manifold

ST137XZ

Manifold

ST137TH

Dog Lane

ST137RR

Wetley Lane

SK170LL

Reapsmoor

SK170JT

Cheadle Road

SK170EU

Pown Street

SK170PR

Manifold

SK170LP

Newtown

ST137TA

Pot Hooks Lane

SK170HD

Cheadle Road

SK170LR

Manifold

SK170LH

Higg Lane

SK170AD

Hide Lane

SK170LG

Reapsmoor

ST137TS

Manifold

SK170RJ

Buxton Road

SK170NA

Manifold

ST137SZ

Manifold

SK170PX

Buxton Road

ST137TG

Manifold

ST137RX

Douse Lane

ST137RW

Wetley Lane

SK170JH

Cheadle Road

SK170LF

Manifold

ST137RY

Manifold

ST137SY

Pothooks Lane

SK170PB

Buxton Road

SK170NX

Carder Green

ST137PF

Pethills Lane

Data Sources

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