Postcode insights

SK23 0QW

The Wash

Blackbrook

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Detailed insights for SK23 0QW

Overview

Postcode SK23 0QW is located in a rural hamlet, within the Blackbrook ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Whaley Bridge & Chinley area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 21.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 78% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £59,363 per year. The nearest station is Chinley, about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
21
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Whaley Bridge & Chinley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,995 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 6% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Whaley Bridge & Chinley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1%

Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £59,363 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from SK23 0QW.

Flood risk

High

Whaley Bridge & Chinley near SK23 0QW has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chinley located about 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
24 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.64(-60%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.09(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.05(-72%)
Public order
1.36(-80%)
Vehicle crime
1.36(-67%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
249
97.27%
Irish
2
0.78%
Pakistani
1
0.39%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.39%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.39%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
110
50.23%
Level 3 (A level)
37
16.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
11.87%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
10.05%
No qualifications
11
5.02%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
56
57.73%
Owns with a mortgage
34
35.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
5.15%
Other social rented
1
1.03%
Other forms of private rent
1
1.03%
Total households: 97

Property prices in Blackbrook

Median price£303,750
Price per sq ft£353
Sales (last 12 months)46
Typical range (middle 50%)£251K – £379K

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £303,750 (about £353 per square foot) in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £950,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blackbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£622,500£363
Semi-Detached16£320,000£359
Terraced15£260,000£354
Flats3£190,000£263

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blackbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£312,048£189,000£212,498£181,995
2017£305,995£137,000£217,498£177,500
2018£319,995£246,200£168,650
2019£327,498£110,000£248,000£220,000
2020£379,950£132,500£245,000£196,500
2021£455,000£128,500£287,000£220,000
2022£523,500£149,950£314,950£229,995
2023£517,500£174,950£285,000£249,500
2024£500,000£165,000£336,250£245,500
2025£600,000£150,000£325,000£264,995
2026£585,000£190,000£351,500£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£241£219£185
2017£237£176£222£219
2018£245£223£197
2019£250£172£230£205
2020£259£210£248£243
2021£310£206£275£260
2022£341£218£293£287
2023£337£242£300£250
2024£349£198£330£280
2025£358£263£354£345
2026£380£221£353£300
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blackbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 0QW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 0QW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Feb 2025Windgate Cottage, The Wash, High Peak, SK23 0QWTerracedFreehold£375,000
01 Aug 2025The Bungalow, The Wash, High Peak, SK23 0QNDetachedFreehold£645,000

Schools

In the SK23 0QW postcode area, located within Whaley Bridge & Chinley, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK23 0QW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.8 miPrimaryChinley Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.9 miPrimaryChapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK23 0QW

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK23 0QW
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAldiForesters Way, High Peak, SK23 0RBWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miSparForesters Way, High Peak, SK23 0RBWalking directions to Spar

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 SK23 0QW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Angela Benham

Blackbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Dan Capper

Blackbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Member of parliament

Jon Pearce

High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionEast MidlandsUKF
DistrictHigh PeakE07000037
Parliamentary ConstituencyHigh PeakE14001287
WardBlackbrookE05010624
ParishChinley, Buxworth and BrownsideE04002845
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Whaley Bridge & ChinleyE02004100
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 008AE01019712
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SK23 0QW

Is SK23 0QW (Whaley Bridge & Chinley) safe?

The area around SK23 0QW records about 21 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. 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SK23 0QW?

The median sale price around SK23 0QW in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £303,750 (about £353 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK23 0QW?

There are 2 schools close to SK23 0QW, including Chinley Primary School (Good) and Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SK23 0QW?

SK23 0QW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 30,995 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK23 0QW (Whaley Bridge & Chinley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK23 0QW is Jon Pearce (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Angela Benham (Labour Party) and Dan Capper (Independent).

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.