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New Mills West & Furness Vale

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About

New Mills West and Furness Vale sit in the Goyt Valley where the rivers Sett and Goyt meet. The Torrs cuts a narrow millstone-grit gorge through New Mills, and a narrow elevated walkway threads beside old mill workings, linking town streets with riverside paths. The town grew around water-powered textile mills and the pattern of bridges, weirs and stone buildings still shapes the centre. Local rail services run from nearby stations, providing regular trains to Manchester and Buxton and supporting weekday commuting as well as access for walkers heading into the valley.

Furness Vale forms a linear village along the valley close to the river and railway, with rows of stone houses and small shops that reflect its industrial origins. Open fields and wooded slopes rise directly from the settlement edge, so footpaths and minor lanes give quick access to the river corridor and upland walks. Community facilities include a village hall and rail links that make the area a practical base for people working in the towns while keeping immediate access to the river and the Torrs.

Area overview

On average New Mills West & Furness Vale has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in New Mills West & Furness Vale is £53,342 per year. There are 9 schools in New Mills West & Furness Vale: 7 primary (0 Outstanding and 6 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Mills West & Furness Vale is home to around 7,475 people, with a population density of about 297.5 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
39
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Mills West & Furness Vale Population
7,475
Population density
297.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.2(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-53%)
Public order
6.29(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.88(-48%)
Burglary
2.14(-36%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,033
94.07%
Other White
182
2.43%
Irish
65
0.87%
White and Asian (mixed)
39
0.52%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
29
0.39%
Total population: 7,476

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,660
41.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,154
18.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
838
13.15%
No qualifications
713
11.19%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
505
7.93%
Total 16+ residents: 6,371

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,538
44.87%
Owns with a mortgage
1,109
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
584
17.04%
Other forms of private rent
87
2.54%
Social rents from council
77
2.25%
Total households: 3,428

Property prices in New Mills West & Furness Vale

Based on 105 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in New Mills West & Furness Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Mills West & Furness Vale 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 New Mills West & Furness Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached19£453,500
Flats10£154,975
Semi-Detached23£320,000
Terraced53£232,500

10 years median price trend in New Mills West & Furness Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills West & Furness Vale.

All postcodes in New Mills West & Furness Vale

SK221ED

Goddard Lane

SK222EY

Bank Cottages

SK223DX

Larkhill

SK224AQ

Sett Close

SK224QF

Castle Edge Road

SK223BP

Hall Street

SK223DJ

The Risings

SK224DA

Lower Rock Street

SK224DT

Parkland Avenue

SK224NE

Hyde Bank Road

SK223DH

Sundown Close

SK223JL

Redmoor Lane

SK222NS

Lane Head Road

SK224AH

Meal Street

SK224BE

Cresswell Avenue

SK224BG

Off Spring Bank

SK224QR

Rush Lane

SK223BL

Longlands Road

SK224PU

Hyde Bank Road

SK223DB

The Crescent

SK224BH

Spring Bank

SK221DL

Thornsett Lane

SK222NQ

Slack Lane

SK223DF

Hillside View

SK223JT

Buxton Road

SK223DY

Brookbottom Road

SK223EL

Union Road

SK223HH

Hawthorn Bank

SK224AE

Market Street

SK224QQ

Mellor Road

SK237PF

Buxton Road

SK223BY

Longlands Road

SK224BP

Hyde Bank Road

SK224EL

White Road

SK237PP

Charlesworth Road

SK221AN

Spring Vale

SK221AT

Aspenshaw Road

SK221BS

Moorland Road

SK223HJ

Jodrell Street

SK224NT

Torrs Valley

SK237AB

Hockerley Lane

SK221DY

Sett

SK223EN

Union Road

SK224EU

Parkhill Close

SK221AF

Higher Noon Sun

SK224AT

Spring Bank Road

SK224AY

Meadow Street

SK224DB

Kinder View

SK224NR

Church Lane

SK237PR

Charlesworth Crescent

SK224BD

Cresswell Street

SK237PQ

Buxton Road

SK237QD

Lake View

SK221AX

Briargrove Road

SK221BP

Station Road

SK237PT

Park Avenue

Data Sources

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