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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 £53,252 per year. 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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Sett Population

1,864

Population density

108.3 per km²

Crime

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

British

1,762

94.48%

Other White

2.47%

Irish

0.75%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.54%

White and Black African (mixed)

0.38%

Total population: 1,865

Economics

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

Owns outright

426

51.08%

Owns with a mortgage

284

34.05%

Private landlord or letting agency

10.91%

Other forms of private rent

2.52%

Social rents from council

0.96%

Total households: 834

Property prices in Sett

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Sett area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £1,330,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Sett over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	8	£299,000	£259,550	£277,000	£358,750	£570,500
Detached	8	£675,000	£280,218	£366,250	£727,500	£1,127,000
Flats	3	£200,000	£168,500	£182,500	£217,500	£231,500
Terraced	14	£229,000	£198,000	£211,250	£264,974	£348,250

10 years median price trend in Sett

All postcodes in 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

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

Bridge Street

SK221BX

New Mills Road

SK221AG

Sycamore Road

SK221DH

Sitch Lane

SK224DR

Stafford Street

SK224DT

Parkland Avenue

SK224EN

Watford Lane

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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