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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 114 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.0% 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
114
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
55.81(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
27(+64%)
Public order
15.3(+119%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.05(+75%)
Other theft
7.2(+24%)
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

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 in Padfield area, with individual transactions ranging from £69,097 up to £800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Padfield 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 Padfield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£425,000
Flats3£127,500
Semi-Detached11£240,000
Terraced14£200,000

10 years median price trend in Padfield

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Padfield.

All postcodes in Padfield

SK131QP

Evesham Avenue

SK131DD

Vale House Drive

SK131EN

Lees Row

SK132AQ

Marlow Street

SK132BF

Kingsmoor Court

SK131DU

Platt Street

SK131EX

Temple Street

SK131BL

Ehlinger Avenue

SK131HF

Brosscroft

SK131DW

Platt Street

SK131BH

Masons Grove

SK131HE

Brosscroft

SK131QY

Blenheim Close

SK131QR

Langley Court

SK132AA

Railway Street

SK131EA

Richmond Close

SK131BJ

Victoria Avenue

SK131DN

Crowden Drive

SK131GH

Rhodes Top

SK131DZ

Brickfield Street

SK131BN

Torside Way

SK131HL

Brosscroft

SK131QW

Malvern Rise

SK131AH

Pingott Lane

SK131BF

Masons Grove

SK131DY

Post Street

SK131QX

Chesham Close

SK131GA

Brosscroft Close

SK131EW

Little Padfield Road

SK131ET

Padfield Main Road

SK131EL

Temple Street

SK132AL

South Marlow Street

SK131DR

Lambgates Lane

SK131AA

Station Road

SK131AR

Station Road

SK131EQ

Rhodes Street

SK131BT

Vale House Drive

SK131ER

Little Padfield Road

SK131DS

Brosscroft

SK131ES

Peel Street

SK131EB

Platt Street

SK131QS

Sutton Way

SK131DF

Brosscroft

SK131DP

Valemount

SK131EE

Temple Avenue

SK131DE

Bankbottom

SK131EJ

Platt Street

SK131GE

Rhodes Top

SK131EH

Regent Street

SK131QT

Gawsworth Close

SK131EF

Post Street

SK131BD

Bankbottom

SK131EZ

Padfield Main Road

SK132AH

Park Road

SK131EY

Platt Street

SK131EU

Jackson Street

SK132AG

Hadfield Road

SK131AS

Lambgates Lane

SK131AT

Lambgates

SK131EP

Cemetery Road

SK131EG

Barber Street

Data Sources

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