Postcode SK23 6AF is located in a rural town, 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Squirrel Green.
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.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 21.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% 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.
The average income per household in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £59,363 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 173 ft away from SK23 6AF.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley near SK23 6AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chinley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chinley | N/A | Walking directions to Chinley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Squirrel Green | Small | Walking directions to Squirrel Green |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £622,500 | £363 |
| Semi-Detached | 16 | £320,000 | £359 |
| Terraced | 15 | £260,000 | £354 |
| Flats | 3 | £190,000 | £263 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 6AF.
In the SK23 6AF postcode area, located within Whaley Bridge & Chinley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK23 6AF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chinley Stores | Portland Grove, High Peak, SK23 6AX | Walking directions to Chinley Stores |
Annual council tax rates for High Peak district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK23 6AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Angela Benham
Blackbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Dan Capper
Blackbrook - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SK23 6AF 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.
The median sale price around SK23 6AF in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £303,750 (about £353 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SK23 6AF, including Peak School (Requires improvement) and Chinley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK23 6AF is Chinley, about 371 m away.
SK23 6AF 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).
The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK23 6AF 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).
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.