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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 39.3% 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. The median sale price in Stone Bench is £180,390 (around £200 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £169,999 and £212,875. 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
39.3%
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: £180,390
Price per sq ft: £200
Sales (last 12 months): 36
Typical range (middle 50%): £170K – £213K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £180,390 (about £200 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
Detached2£203,750£188
Semi-Detached14£186,250£219
Terraced18£175,000£194
Flats2£77,500£123

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£169,998
2026£182,890£182,000
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£248£206
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.

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 Stone Bench ward.

Local councillors

Fiona Sloman

Stone Bench - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Matt Taylor

Stone Bench - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

All postcodesin Stone Bench

SK177PA

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