Postcode SK23 6EP is located in a rural town, within the Blackbrook area 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 27.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 median sale price in Blackbrook is £312,500 (around £354 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £260,000 and £379,250. The nearest station is Chinley, about 0.4 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 25,510 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 22% least deprived areas in England.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 27.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.3% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 211 ft away from SK23 6EP.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley near SK23 6EP has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chinley located about 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Chinley | N/A | Walking directions to Chinley |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Squirrel Green | Small | Walking directions to Squirrel Green |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £312,500 (about £354 per square foot) in Blackbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £142,000 up to £765,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £592,500 | £374 |
| Semi-Detached | 20 | £353,998 | £363 |
| Terraced | 17 | £260,000 | £354 |
| Flats | 5 | £190,000 | £221 |
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 | £326,250 | £264,995 |
| 2026 | £582,500 | £180,000 | £359,000 | £280,000 |
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 | £355 | £338 |
| 2026 | £390 | £210 | £329 | £331 |
There were 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 6EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sept 2025 | 3, Forge Terrace, High Peak, SK23 6BW | Terraced | Freehold | £217,500 | |
| 10 Jun 2026 | 6, Blackbrook Drive, High Peak, SK23 6BF | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £349,995 | |
| 30 May 2025 | 33, Outram Way, High Peak, SK23 6EQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 08 Aug 2025 | 10, Hawthorn Close, High Peak, SK23 6DD | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 26 Jun 2026 | 17, Ash Grove, High Peak, SK23 6BQ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £282,000 |
In the SK23 6EP postcode area, located within Whaley Bridge & Chinley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Peak School | Academy special converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2025. | |
Peak School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 Jul 2025
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| 0.5 mi | Primary | Chinley Primary School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2013. | |
Chinley Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 20 Nov 2013
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SK23 6EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chinley Stores | Portland Grove, High Peak, SK23 6AX | Walking directions to Chinley Stores |
Annual council tax rates for High Peak district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SK23 6EP, 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 6EP records about 28 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 public order.
The median sale price around SK23 6EP in Blackbrook is £312,500 (about £354 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 2 schools close to SK23 6EP, including Peak School (Good) and Chinley Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to SK23 6EP is Chinley, about 691 m away.
SK23 6EP scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 25,510 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 6EP 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).