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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 40 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
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
20.78(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.03(-39%)
Public order
7.88(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.58(-52%)
Shoplifting
3.11(-65%)
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 55 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 in New Mills West area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,000 up to £625,000.

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
Detached8£444,500
Flats8£152,475
Semi-Detached10£365,000
Terraced29£245,000

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

SK223EX

Albion Road

SK224AA

Market Street

SK224BR

High Street

SK223JQ

Chapel Street

SK223AS

Waterside Road

SK223BS

South View

SK224AW

Church View

SK224NG

Church Road

SK224NL

Midland Terrace

SK223ED

Combs Close

SK223DX

Larkhill

SK224AQ

Sett Close

SK224QF

Castle Edge Road

SK223BP

Hall Street

SK223DJ

The Risings

SK224DA

Lower Rock Street

SK224NE

Hyde Bank Road

SK223DH

Sundown Close

SK223JL

Redmoor Lane

SK224AH

Meal Street

SK224BE

Cresswell Avenue

SK224BG

Off Spring Bank

SK223BL

Longlands Road

SK224PU

Hyde Bank Road

SK223DB

The Crescent

SK224BH

Spring Bank

SK223DF

Hillside View

SK223JT

Buxton Road

SK223DY

Brookbottom Road

SK223EL

Union Road

SK223HH

Hawthorn Bank

SK224AE

Market Street

SK223BY

Longlands Road

SK224BP

Hyde Bank Road

SK223HJ

Jodrell Street

SK224NT

Torrs Valley

SK223EN

Union Road

SK224AT

Spring Bank Road

SK224AY

Meadow Street

SK224DB

Kinder View

SK224NR

Church Lane

SK224BD

Cresswell Street

Data Sources

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