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About

Stone Bench ward covers a large rural area in the northern part of the High Peak. The landscape is defined by high moorland, gritstone edges, and scattered farmsteads. Settlements here are small and include the villages of Hayfield and Little Hayfield, which sit at the foot of the Kinder Scout plateau. The local economy has historical roots in textiles and quarrying, though it now also supports tourism and agriculture.

The area is a major gateway to the Peak District National Park, with numerous footpaths leading directly into the open countryside. A network of reservoirs, constructed to supply water to the surrounding towns, shapes the valleys. The annual Hayfield Sheep Dog Trials are a longstanding local event that reflects its agricultural character. Transport links follow the main roads through the valleys, connecting to Glossop and New Mills.

Area overview

On average Stone Bench has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. Approximately 39.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stone Bench is £43,388 per year. There are 2 schools in Stone Bench: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stone Bench is home to around 4,471 people, with a population density of about 1,698.3 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
39.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stone Bench Population
4,471
Population density
1,698.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.69(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.54(-14%)
Public order
11.41(+65%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.06(+35%)
Shoplifting
9.62(+11%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,219
94.28%
Other White
141
3.15%
Other Asian
17
0.38%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.38%
Irish
16
0.36%
Total population: 4,475

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
761
22.14%
Level 3 (A level)
682
19.84%
Level 4 qualifications or above
662
19.26%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
595
17.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
418
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 3,437

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
529
28.72%
Owns with a mortgage
489
26.55%
Social rents from council
415
22.53%
Private landlord or letting agency
217
11.78%
Other social rented
143
7.76%
Total households: 1,842

Property prices in Stone Bench

Median price£172,000
Price per sq ft£188
Sales (last 12 months)47
Typical range (middle 50%)£152K – £199K

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £172,000 (about £188 per square foot) in Stone Bench area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £280,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stone Bench over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached23£189,995£220
Detached1£180,000£127
Terraced22£168,250£184
Flats1£75,000£120

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stone Bench

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone Bench.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£129,975£132,000
2017£147,000£125,996
2018£155,000£133,998
2019£156,500£129,950
2020£162,000£136,250
2021£161,250£140,000
2022£176,500£157,000
2023£175,000£150,000
2024£186,750£162,000
2025£187,500£168,250
2026£191,500£172,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stone Bench.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stone Bench.
YearSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£146£143
2017£158£144
2018£163£152
2019£177£155
2020£190£162
2021£194£171
2022£210£176
2023£212£176
2024£216£188
2025£211£184
2026£254£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stone Bench.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stone Bench in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Stone Bench

Is Stone Bench safe?

Stone Bench records about 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Stone Bench?

The median sale price in Stone Bench is £172,000 (about £188 per square foot) based on 47 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Stone Bench?

Stone Bench has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Stone Bench?

Stone Bench scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Stone Bench sits around rank 8,885 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 Stone Bench?

The average household income in Stone Bench is around £43,388 per year, and 39% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Stone Bench?

Stone Bench is represented by 2 elected councillors: Fiona Sloman (Labour Party) and Matt Taylor (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Stone Bench

SK177PF

Victoria Park Road

SK177RR

Winster Grove

SK177LW

Knowles Close

SK177BZ

Stone Bench

SK177LL

Tongue Lane

SK177NE

Kings Road

SK177TP

Chatsworth Road

SK177LH

Nicolas Close

SK177RQ

Alsop Grove

SK177RD

Chatsworth Road

SK177LX

Boarstones Lane

SK177RA

Chatsworth Road

SK177LF

Dew Pond Lane

SK177BX

Monyash Way

SK177PR

Victoria Park Road

SK177PS

Milnbank Avenue

SK177RW

Granby Road

SK177NA

Boarstones Lane

SK177PG

Bench Road

SK177RG

Cromford Lane

SK177PP

Haddon Road

SK177RE

Edale Grove

SK177RB

Elizabeth Avenue

SK177PQ

Bench Road

SK177TT

Sheldon Road

SK177NQ

Cliff Road

SK177RL

Cromford Lane

SK177TU

Hassop Close

SK177LD

Tongue Lane

SK177PD

Victoria Park Road

SK177TH

Monsal Avenue

SK177TY

Bakewell Road

SK177RJ

Alsop Way

SK177PJ

Bench Road

SK177NH

New High Street

SK177LP

Knowles Crescent

SK177SZ

Darley Way

SK177SY

Darley Grove

SK177SX

Darley Grove

SK177LZ

Dew Pond Lane

SK177PB

Victoria Park Road

SK177TA

Granby Road

SK177SA

Alsop Place

SK177ST

Baslow Grove

SK177TG

Pictor Road

SK177NU

Thorn Close

SK177ER

Queens Road

SK177NG

Cliff Road

SK177TL

Granby Road

SK177LB

Princes Road

SK177TB

Pictor Road

SK177BF

Annabelle Court

SK177TS

Granby Road

SK177ES

Queens Road

SK177SS

Granby Road

SK177TN

Alport Avenue

SK177ND

Onward Cottages

SK177QW

Chatsworth Road

SK177LT

Bailey Grove

SK177PE

Victoria Park Road

SK177PH

Lathkil Grove

SK177RP

Winster Grove

SK177LY

Bailey Grove

SK177TQ

Pictor Grove

SK177LU

Cornwall Avenue

SK177LN

Dew Pond Lane

SK177NW

Windsor Cliff

SK177PT

Gretton Road

SK177RF

Edale Way

SK177PY

Overdale Avenue

SK177PW

Gretton Road

SK177LR

Dew Pond Lane

SK177NN

Stonecliff Terrace

SK177RN

Cromford Place

SK177PN

Milnbank Avenue

SK177LJ

Thornsett Avenue

SK177SB

Edale Mews

SK177TD

Monsal Avenue

SK177PU

Victoria Park Road

SK177BY

Tongue Lane

SK177SU

Elton Grove

SK177LQ

Tongue Lane

SK177JG

Church Lane

SK177RH

Alsop Place

SK177TE

Cheedale

SK177TJ

Granby Road

SK177TX

Bakewell Court

SK177QN

Chatsworth Road

SK177QL

Edensor Avenue

SK177PZ

Overdale Avenue

SK177PL

Glebe Road

SK177TF

Monsal Grove

SK177LE

Rockfield Road

SK177NF

Kings Road

SK177NJ

Cliff Road

SK177LG

Tongue Lane

SK177NT

Kings Close

SK177NB

Tongue Lane

SK177TW

Granby Road

SK177PA

Tongue Lane

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.