Postcode insights

SK23 6WN

Green Lane

Blackbrook

Interactive map showing SK23 6WN and surrounding area

Detailed insights for SK23 6WN

Overview

Postcode SK23 6WN is located in a rural town, within the Blackbrook ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the New Mills East & Hayfield area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 32.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the East Midlands average of 96 per 1,000. The average income per household in New Mills East & Hayfield is £49,691 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.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

5/10

New Mills East & Hayfield has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,025 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

New Mills East & Hayfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in New Mills East & Hayfield is £49,691 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 309 ft away from SK23 6WN.

Flood risk

N/A

New Mills East & Hayfield near SK23 6WN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chinley located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SK23 6WN
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Chinley

N/A

Walking directions to Chinley

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SK23 6WN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0 miSquirrel GreenSmallWalking directions to Squirrel Green

Area Profile

Population
277
Population density
3,988.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.28(-50%)
Public order
6.01(-13%)
Burglary
3.76(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.01(-82%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.25(-70%)
East Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
254
92.03%
Other White
10
3.62%
Chinese
3
1.09%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.09%
Irish
3
1.09%
Total population: 276

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
86
36.75%
No qualifications
40
17.09%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
13.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 234

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
58
42.96%
Owns with a mortgage
36
26.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
22.22%
Shared ownership
7
5.19%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.96%
Total households: 135

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 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 6WN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 6WN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Mar 20261, Belle Vue, High Peak, SK23 6BBSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000
10 Oct 20253, Portland Grove, High Peak, SK23 6AXOtherFreehold£240,000
26 Jan 202616, The Sidings, High Peak, SK23 6DEFlatsLeasehold£190,000
13 Aug 202515, The Sidings, High Peak, SK23 6DEFlatsLeasehold£200,000
17 Apr 20254, The Sidings, High Peak, SK23 6DETerracedLeasehold£310,000

Schools

In the SK23 6WN postcode area, located within New Mills East & Hayfield, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SK23 6WN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePeak SchoolAcademy special converter

Requires improvement

0.5 miPrimaryChinley Primary SchoolFoundation school

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK23 6WN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SK23 6WN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miChinley StoresPortland Grove, High Peak, SK23 6AXWalking directions to Chinley Stores

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 6WN, 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)New Mills East & HayfieldE02004098
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)High Peak 006AE01019711
Police ForceDerbyshire
Postcode Introduced2009-10-01

Frequently asked questions about SK23 6WN

Is SK23 6WN (New Mills East & Hayfield) safe?

The area around SK23 6WN records about 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.

What is the average house price near SK23 6WN?

The median sale price around SK23 6WN in New Mills East & Hayfield is £303,750 (about £353 per square foot) based on 46 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SK23 6WN?

There are 2 schools close to SK23 6WN, including Peak School (Requires improvement) and Chinley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SK23 6WN?

The closest station to SK23 6WN is Chinley, about 279 m away.

How deprived is the area around SK23 6WN?

SK23 6WN scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,025 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SK23 6WN (New Mills East & Hayfield) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK23 6WN 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.