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About

Sett ward covers the northern area of the High Peak borough, including the town of New Mills and the surrounding villages of Hayfield, Little Hayfield, and Thornsett. The landscape is defined by the western edges of the Peak District National Park, where the River Sett and River Goyt carve through steep valleys. This is a mix of residential settlements and open moorland, with historical ties to the area's textile and paper milling industries.

The ward's character is shaped by its access to walking routes like the Sett Valley Trail, which follows a former railway line. New Mills is known for its dramatic Torrs Riverside Park, a deep gorge with historic mill ruins and the Millennium Walkway cantilevered over the river. Community life often revolves around local institutions and the annual Hayfield Sheep Dog Trials, reflecting its upland farming heritage.

Area overview

On average Sett has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 14% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 0.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Sett is £53,253 per year. The median sale price in Sett is £272,500 (around £265 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £207,500 and £437,500. There are 1 schools in Sett: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Sett is home to around 1,864 people, with a population density of about 108.3 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Sett Population
1,864
Population density
108.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
52.58(+53%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.8(-30%)
Public order
9.12(+32%)
Vehicle crime
5.36(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.29(-42%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,762
94.48%
Other White
46
2.47%
Irish
14
0.75%
White and Asian (mixed)
10
0.54%
White and Black African (mixed)
7
0.38%
Total population: 1,865

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
748
46.14%
Level 3 (A level)
261
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
200
12.34%
No qualifications
174
10.73%
Apprenticeship
114
7.03%
Total 16+ residents: 1,621

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
426
51.08%
Owns with a mortgage
284
34.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
91
10.91%
Other forms of private rent
21
2.52%
Social rents from council
8
0.96%
Total households: 834

Property prices in Sett

Median price: £272,500
Price per sq ft: £265
Sales (last 12 months): 22
Typical range (middle 50%): £208K – £438K

Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £265 per square foot) in Sett area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £924,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Sett over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£720,000£259
Semi-Detached6£285,000£353
Terraced7£215,000£265
Flats2£198,500£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Sett

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£418,000£244,750£137,500
2017£362,000£178,000£177,500
2018£350,000£215,000£197,000
2019£322,500£210,000£162,750
2020£400,000£315,000£180,000
2021£350,000£262,500£218,500
2022£510,000£265,000£227,500
2023£367,500£317,500£275,000
2024£450,000£303,750£246,000
2025£700,000£285,000£229,000
2026£647,000£267,250£223,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Sett.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sett.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£243£208£189
2017£217£214£232
2018£254£230£227
2019£240£245£200
2020£302£230£219
2021£272£324£273
2022£269£331£277
2023£343£318£287
2024£323£325£306
2025£323£313£295
2026£291£353£238
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Sett.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.

Band A£1,590
Band B£1,855
Band C£2,120
Band D£2,385
Band E£2,915
Band F£3,445
Band G£3,974
Band H£4,769

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Sett ward.

Local councillors

Peter Inman

Sett - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Sett

Is Sett safe?

Sett records about 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Sett?

The median sale price in Sett is £272,500 (about £265 per square foot) based on 22 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Sett?

Sett has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Sett?

Sett scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Sett sits around rank 22,550 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 Sett?

The average household income in Sett is around £53,253 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Sett?

Sett is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Inman (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Sett

SK224DW

Mellor Road

SK221AN

Spring Vale

SK221BP

Station Road

SK221DX

Hollinsmoor Road

SK222NW

Park Lane

SK221AA

Spinnerbottom

SK221BJ

Lantern Pike View

SK221DA

Hayfield Road

SK222NH

Primrose Vale

SK221AY

Briargrove Road

SK221DP

Birch Hall Close

SK222NG

Glossop Road

SK221EA

Goddard Lane

SK221AP

Sitch Lane

SK224EP

Watford Mount

SK221DY

Sett

SK221AT

Aspenshaw Road

SK221AL

Garrison Road

SK222NP

Park Crescent

SK224DX

Mellor Road

SK222NN

Park Hall Estate

SK221EB

Chapel Street

SK222EY

Bank Cottages

SK221BY

Oven Hill

SK224QG

Mellor Road

SK221BE

Sett

SK136ED

Back Rowarth

SK221BZ

Sett

SK224QR

Rush Lane

SK221AU

Aspenshaw

SK224EJ

Watford Road

SK221DN

Thornsett Lane

SK222AT

Glossop Road

SK222NL

Clough Lane

SK221AZ

Thornsett

SK221BA

High Hill Road

SK224EL

White Road

SK224ES

Bridge Street

SK221AF

Higher Noon Sun

SK224EW

Batemill Road

SK221AX

Briargrove Road

SK221AE

Quarry Road

SK222NJ

Slack Lane

SK224QJ

Over Hill Road

SK224ET

Park View Rise

SK221AS

Thornsett

SK221EF

Chapel Street

SK221DL

Thornsett Lane

SK222NS

Lane Head Road

SK221DB

Off Ravens Leach

SK221DE

Ravens Leach

SK224DN

Bridge Street

SK221AB

Sycamore Road

SK221AW

Sitch Lane

SK224DU

Parkway

SK221DW

Birch Vale Industrial Estate

SK221DJ

Windy Knowle

SK221AJ

Garrison View

SK224DS

Back Mellor Road

SK222NR

Glossop Road

SK222NQ

Slack Lane

SK221ED

Goddard Lane

SK221AQ

Lower Noon Sun

SK221DD

Sett

SK224QQ

Mellor Road

SK221AR

Birch Vale Terrace

SK224DJ

Bridge Street

SK221AH

Sett

SK221BS

Moorland Road

SK221BT

New Mills Road

SK224QL

Oven Hill Road

SK224EU

Parkhill Close

SK221BL

Spinnerbottom

SK221BB

Bate Mill Road

SK221BW

Crescent Row

SK224ER

London Place

SK221BX

New Mills Road

SK221AG

Sycamore Road

SK221DH

Sitch Lane

SK224DR

Stafford Street

SK224DT

Parkland Avenue

SK224EN

Watford Lane