Postcode insights

SK13 8GS

Croft Park

Howard Town

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Detailed insights for SK13 8GS

Overview

Postcode SK13 8GS is located in a major urban area, within the Howard Town ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Glossop area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Glossop is £48,868 per year. The nearest station is Glossop, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Manor Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
152
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
43.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Glossop has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,949 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Glossop has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

43.9%

Approximately 43.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Glossop is £48,868 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK13 8GS.

Flood risk

No risk

Glossop near SK13 8GS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Glossop located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK13 8GS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Glossop

N/A

Walking directions to Glossop

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK13 8GS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miManor ParkLargeWalking directions to Manor Park
0.3 miHarehills ParkMediumWalking directions to Harehills Park

Area Profile

Population
237
Population density
6,351.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
69.88(+314%)
Shoplifting
65.01(+648%)
Violence and sexual offences
60.67(+76%)
Public order
33.04(+377%)
Criminal damage and arson
22.75(+206%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
216
91.53%
Other White
10
4.24%
Irish
4
1.69%
Other Asian
2
0.85%
Indian
1
0.42%
Total population: 236

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
44
22.45%
Level 4+ (Degree)
43
21.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
18.37%
Level 3 (A level)
25
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
12.24%
Total 16+ residents: 196

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
44
35.77%
Owns outright
30
24.39%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.57%
Other social rented
10
8.13%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Howard Town

Median price£192,500
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)64
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £253K

Based on 64 recent sales, the median property price is £192,500 (about £249 per square foot) in Howard Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £385,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Howard Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£268,000£347
Detached2£195,000£308
Terraced44£195,000£249
Flats9£115,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Howard Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howard Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222,500£110,000£128,000£120,225
2017£181,750£211,999£165,000£132,500
2018£280,000£130,000£160,000£154,750
2019£347,500£125,750£230,000£167,500
2020£310,000£141,875£180,000£151,750
2021£275,000£165,000£225,250£180,000
2022£255,000£155,000£245,000£185,000
2023£300,000£126,600£224,975£183,000
2024£275,000£162,000£275,000£205,750
2025£209,000£158,000£258,725£192,000
2026£135,000£292,000£195,900
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Howard Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howard Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£190£156£172£159
2017£197£319£174£169
2018£325£188£203£184
2019£255£195£227£197
2020£360£189£221£208
2021£247£244£216£221
2022£283£199£269£222
2023£272£206£266£230
2024£290£236£243£257
2025£345£268£258£250
2026£208£382£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Howard Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Howard Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK13 8GS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK13 8GS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Feb 2025Flat 1, Hollymount, Ellison Street, Glossop, SK13 8BXFlatsLeasehold£158,000
16 Dec 202541, King Edward Avenue, Glossop, SK13 7QZSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
06 Feb 202552, King Edward Avenue, Glossop, SK13 7QZDetachedFreehold£503,000
25 Jul 202513, Quarry Close, Glossop, SK13 7SRTerracedFreehold£175,000
14 Feb 20257, Quarry Close, Glossop, SK13 7SRFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the SK13 8GS postcode area, located within Glossop, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK13 8GS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryDuke of Norfolk CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryAll Saints Catholic Voluntary AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK13 8GS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK13 8GS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAsda ExpressHigh Street East, Glossop, SK13 8PNWalking directions to Asda Express
0.1 miM&S FoodhallSmithy Fold, Glossop, SK13 8AQWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miHeron FoodsHigh Street West, High Peak, SK13 8ALWalking directions to Heron Foods
0.2 miLidlVictoria Street, High Peak, SK13 8HSWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miAldiArundel Street, Glossop, SK13 7ABWalking directions to Aldi

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for High Peak district (2025-26).

Band A£1,517
Band B£1,770
Band C£2,023
Band D£2,276
Band E£2,781
Band F£3,287
Band G£3,793
Band H£4,551

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SK13 8GS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Damien Greenhalgh

Howard Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Godfrey Claff

Howard Town - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Jon Pearce

High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHigh PeakE07000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyHigh PeakE14001287
WardHoward TownE05010637
ParishHigh Peak, unparished areaE43000050
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)GlossopE02004095
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 003BE01019739
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2019-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SK13 8GS

Is SK13 8GS (Glossop) safe?

The area around SK13 8GS records about 152 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East Midlands as a whole the rate is about 96 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SK13 8GS?

The median sale price around SK13 8GS in Glossop is £192,500 (about £249 per square foot) based on 64 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK13 8GS?

There are 8 schools close to SK13 8GS, including Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School (Requires improvement), St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good) and All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK13 8GS?

The closest station to SK13 8GS is Glossop, about 157 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK13 8GS?

SK13 8GS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,949 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK13 8GS (Glossop) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK13 8GS is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Damien Greenhalgh (Labour Party) and Godfrey Claff (Labour Party).

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.