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About

Simmondley is a residential ward situated on the eastern edge of Glossop, within the High Peak. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from post-war estates to more recent developments, set against the rising slopes that lead toward open moorland. Its layout is primarily functional, with local amenities concentrated along Simmondley Lane to serve the community.

The ward's landscape is defined by its proximity to the Peak District, with fields and footpaths providing direct access to the higher ground of Shelf Moor and the Bleaklow plateau. This creates a clear transition from the built environment to open countryside. A notable local feature is the historic Simmondley Methodist Church, a stone building that has been a focal point for the area for over a century.

Area overview

On average Simmondley has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 1.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Simmondley is £61,363 per year. There are 1 schools in Simmondley: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Simmondley is home to around 4,158 people, with a population density of about 2,286.6 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Simmondley Population
4,158
Population density
2,286.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.27(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.57(-73%)
Public order
3.13(-55%)
Shoplifting
2.89(-67%)
Burglary
2.65(-20%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,961
95.29%
Other White
73
1.76%
Irish
28
0.67%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
13
0.31%
Total population: 4,157

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,404
41.87%
Level 3 (A level)
652
19.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
445
13.27%
No qualifications
315
9.39%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
291
8.68%
Total 16+ residents: 3,353

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
734
45.48%
Owns with a mortgage
726
44.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
97
6.01%
Social rents from council
27
1.67%
Other forms of private rent
16
0.99%
Total households: 1,614

Property prices in Simmondley

Median price£375,000
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£299K – £425K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 (about £326 per square foot) in Simmondley area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £562,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Simmondley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£420,000£333
Semi-Detached15£340,000£319
Terraced9£272,000£321
Flats1£265,000£347

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Simmondley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Simmondley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271,250£182,500£141,500
2017£275,000£179,000£159,950
2018£289,250£208,000£166,000
2019£295,000£187,500£177,000
2020£330,000£250,000£190,000
2021£340,500£250,000£200,000
2022£397,500£287,780£224,000
2023£390,000£347,500£212,500
2024£401,000£317,500£250,000
2025£397,475£340,000£261,500
2026£485,000£240,750£286,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Simmondley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Simmondley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£220£191£156
2017£220£203£200
2018£226£216£189
2019£244£220£222
2020£258£236£225
2021£296£266£248
2022£336£281£276
2023£348£289£272
2024£325£288£286
2025£327£319£294
2026£392£260£337
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Simmondley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Simmondley

Is Simmondley safe?

Simmondley records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Simmondley?

The median sale price in Simmondley is £375,000 (about £326 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Simmondley?

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

How deprived is Simmondley?

Simmondley scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Simmondley sits around rank 30,618 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 Simmondley?

The average household income in Simmondley is around £61,363 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Simmondley?

Simmondley is represented by 2 elected councillors: Pam MacKie (Labour Party) and Stewart Gardner (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Simmondley

SK136LZ

Werneth Road

SK136UT

Meadow Rise

SK136LT

The Green

SK136JS

Turnlee Road

SK136NN

Pennine Road

SK138HW

Cheryls Bank

SK136UX

Storth Bank

SK136JR

Spring Bank

SK136NP

Beech Avenue

SK136QA

Kingfisher Way

SK136NT

Primrose Hill

SK136XX

Hunters Lane

SK136PE

Bowland Road

SK136LN

Wilsons Terrace

SK136PD

Arden Close

SK136NJ

Werneth Road

SK136PN

Moorside Close

SK138EN

Primrose Crescent

SK136UW

Kinder Close

SK136AE

Kensington Grove

SK136PQ

Brendon Close

SK136LW

Primrose Lane

SK136LP

Simmondley New Road

SK136XR

Springwood

SK136UR

Simons Walk

SK136NW

Lyne Avenue

SK136UJ

Pennine Road

SK136UL

Pennine Road

SK136QG

Swallow Fold

SK136YT

Brockholes

SK136PT

Brooklands Drive

SK138LD

Charlestown

SK136LD

The Oaks

SK136NS

Simmondley Lane

SK136XZ

Fresh Court

SK136NR

Simmondley Lane

SK136PF

Bowland Road

SK138EJ

Primrose Terrace

SK136UN

Peaknaze Close

SK136PX

Walkdale Brow

SK136PP

Badgers Way

SK136NF

Werneth Road

SK138EG

Primrose Lane

SK136UY

Meadow Bank

SK136QB

Heron View

SK136NQ

Simmondley Grove

SK136GA

Overdale Drive

SK136NG

Heather Bank Close

SK136PJ

Woodlea Road

SK136QD

Whitley Walk

SK138LJ

Charlestown Road

SK136XL

Oakwood

SK136PY

Dukes Fold

SK138EW

Primrose Lane

SK138HN

Longclough Drive

SK136JW

Hobroyd

SK136LU

Simmondley Lane

SK136PG

Burwell Close

SK136XB

Turnlee Close

SK136UZ

Storth Meadow Road

SK136NL

Dingle Close

SK136NA

Melanie Close

SK136XY

Green Lane

SK136PH

Highwood Close

SK136QF

Curlew Way

SK136NE

Simons Close

SK136LL

Bridgefield

SK136NB

Cotswold Close

SK138AS

Charlestown Road

SK136PW

Simmondley

SK136LS

Simmondley Village

SK136XS

Beechwood

SK138GR

Charlestown

SK136JT

Turnlee Road

SK136LR

High View

SK136LX

Simmondley Lane

SK138HP

Brookside

SK136PR

Earls Way

SK136PL

High Meadows

SK136NH

Longmoor Road

SK136XU

Ashwood

SK136QL

Storth Brook Court

SK136US

Spring Rise

SK136LY

Simmondley Lane

SK136QE

Kestrel View

SK136YN

Valley Road

SK136PZ

Howards Meadow

SK136ND

Tarnside Fold

SK136UP

Arundel Grange

SK136QJ

Ravens Close

SK136XF

Foxlea

SK136XT

Green Bank

SK136QH

Swift Bank

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.