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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 low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 37 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. 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 8 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
37
Deprivation level
4/10
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
20.74(-40%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.49(-56%)
Public order
5.89(-15%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.68(-64%)
Burglary
1.87(-44%)
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

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£200K – £350K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £288 per square foot) in New Mills West & Furness Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,330,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in New Mills West & Furness Vale over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£525,000£321
Semi-Detached25£340,000£325
Terraced56£220,500£260
Flats13£155,000£275

10-year price trendmedian sale price in New Mills West & Furness Vale

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills West & Furness Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£268,500£110,000£197,000£141,500
2017£320,000£94,950£208,000£150,000
2018£327,500£129,950£230,000£155,000
2019£362,500£131,250£230,000£162,000
2020£380,000£118,500£237,000£173,000
2021£350,000£136,000£245,000£196,000
2022£425,000£161,500£295,000£210,000
2023£444,700£165,000£327,500£213,000
2024£449,000£147,250£295,000£228,000
2025£484,000£165,000£300,000£225,000
2026£431,250£144,500£337,500£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in New Mills West & Furness Vale.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Mills West & Furness Vale.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£259£239£193£180
2017£230£182£212£180
2018£226£199£218£187
2019£238£203£248£192
2020£263£166£237£209
2021£286£213£272£239
2022£346£247£321£261
2023£343£223£308£276
2024£337£279£321£284
2025£323£295£308£268
2026£377£260£302£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in New Mills West & Furness Vale.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for New Mills West & Furness Vale in the last year.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.