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About

Padfield ward sits on the northern outskirts of Glossop, within the High Peak borough. The area is largely residential, with housing ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. It is bordered by open moorland to the north, providing direct access to the Pennine foothills. The local economy includes some small industrial units alongside community-focused shops and services along the main roads.

The settlement is defined by the Longdendale Trail, a popular path for walking and cycling that follows the route of a former railway line through the valley. This trail forms a central green corridor within the ward. Padfield is also home to a community primary school and several local sports clubs, contributing to its neighbourhood character. The landscape is marked by mill ponds and waterways, remnants of its historical industrial past.

Area overview

On average Padfield has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Padfield is £53,260 per year. There are 1 schools in Padfield: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Padfield is home to around 2,222 people, with a population density of about 1,302.4 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
126
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Padfield Population
2,222
Population density
1,302.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
70.66(+105%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.1(+55%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.05(+75%)
Public order
12.6(+82%)
Vehicle crime
7.65(+86%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,089
94.01%
Other White
39
1.76%
Irish
27
1.22%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.9%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.59%
Total population: 2,222

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
696
37.76%
Level 3 (A level)
320
17.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
279
15.14%
No qualifications
225
12.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
177
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 1,843

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
349
34.87%
Owns with a mortgage
340
33.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
171
17.08%
Other social rented
82
8.19%
Social rents from council
27
2.7%
Total households: 1,001

Property prices in Padfield

Median price£228,000
Price per sq ft£293
Sales (last 12 months)35
Typical range (middle 50%)£183K – £277K

Based on 35 recent sales, the median property price is £228,000 (about £293 per square foot) in Padfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £835,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Padfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£381,000£400
Semi-Detached8£226,913£280
Terraced17£220,000£285
Flats3£168,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Padfield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£120,000£150,000£145,500
2017£303,000£112,000£152,500£144,750
2018£215,000£70,000£158,000£156,000
2019£360,000£113,000£230,000£147,005
2020£338,750£82,500£216,000£187,000
2021£321,000£161,500£225,000£182,500
2022£390,000£115,000£228,500£188,000
2023£360,000£240,000£238,000£223,700
2024£450,000£240,000£220,000
2025£418,750£127,500£226,913£205,000
2026£335,500£217,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padfield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Padfield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£165£195£172
2017£227£189£205£193
2018£203£181£197£173
2019£222£222£192£199
2020£245£212£263£214
2021£249£179£288£240
2022£337£248£336£224
2023£385£268£320£255
2024£321£261£280
2025£356£214£280£273
2026£400£380£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Padfield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Padfield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Padfield

Is Padfield safe?

Padfield records about 126 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Padfield?

The median sale price in Padfield is £228,000 (about £293 per square foot) based on 35 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Padfield?

Padfield has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Padfield?

Padfield scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Padfield sits around rank 21,635 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Padfield?

The average household income in Padfield is around £53,260 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Padfield?

Padfield is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ollie Cross (Labour Party).

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.