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About

New Mills West ward lies on the western edge of the town of New Mills, within the High Peak borough. The area is defined by its dramatic topography, situated where the River Sett and River Goyt meet within deep, wooded gorges. This landscape historically powered the area's mills, with the Torrs Riverside Park now offering paths through the old industrial foundations and along the water.

The ward includes residential streets on the valley slopes and the town's central commercial area along Market Street. The Sett Valley Trail, a former railway line, provides a key traffic-free route for walking and cycling eastwards. The iconic Millennium Walkway, a cantilevered steel path, is fixed directly to the gorge's rock face above the river, connecting the park to the town centre.

Area overview

On average New Mills West has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 38 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% 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 is £53,342 per year. There are 7 schools in New Mills West: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). New Mills West is home to around 4,186 people, with a population density of about 859.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

New Mills West Population
4,186
Population density
859.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.5(-38%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-41%)
Public order
6.45(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.87(-61%)
Shoplifting
2.39(-72%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,909
93.38%
Other White
117
2.8%
Irish
42
1%
White and Asian (mixed)
23
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
21
0.5%
Total population: 4,186

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,489
42.11%
Level 3 (A level)
667
18.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
454
12.84%
No qualifications
372
10.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
301
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 3,536

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
813
41.61%
Owns with a mortgage
631
32.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
418
21.39%
Other forms of private rent
54
2.76%
Other social rented
17
0.87%
Total households: 1,954

Property prices in New Mills West

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in New Mills West area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for New Mills West 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached16£355,000
Detached9£525,000
Flats6£154,975
Terraced36£242,500

10 years median price trend in New Mills West

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

All postcodes in New Mills West

SK224BG

Off Spring Bank

SK224AE

Market Street

SK223JR

Albion Road

SK223EF

Leygate View

SK224ED

Howden Road

SK224DE

Market Street

SK223EX

Albion Road

SK223HF

Woodside Street

SK223FG

Queens Mews

SK223JJ

Hibbert Street

SK223HW

Wirksmoor Road

SK223DT

High Lea Road

SK224AQ

Sett Close

SK223DX

Larkhill

SK224BZ

Oldham Square

SK224NU

Church Road

SK223DL

Stoneyland Drive

SK223JN

Chapel Street

SK223JA

Mousley Bottom

SK224QF

Castle Edge Road

SK223DW

Knoll Street

SK223DS

Lea Street

SK223JT

Buxton Road

SK224BT

St Albans Street

SK223HN

Wood Street

SK224AP

Cross Street

SK224NS

Arden Street

SK223ED

Combs Close

SK223AU

Hague Fold

SK224NT

Torrs Valley

SK223BS

South View

SK224EH

Whitle Road

SK224BH

Spring Bank

SK224AU

Meadow Street

SK224NW

Dale Road

SK224EG

Whitle Road

SK223HU

Wirksmoor Road

SK224NP

Church Lane

SK223BP

Hall Street

SK224NG

Church Road

SK224AW

Church View

SK224EF

Whitle Fold

Data Sources

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