Postcode SK23 7HS is located in a rural town, within the Whaley Bridge ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region, and forms part of the Whaley Bridge & Chinley area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Whaley Bridge & Chinley is £59,363 per year. The nearest station is Whaley Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Memorial Park.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,300 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 26% least deprived areas in England.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 road, approximately 316 ft away from SK23 7HS.
Whaley Bridge & Chinley near SK23 7HS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Whaley Bridge located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Whaley Bridge | N/A | Walking directions to Whaley Bridge |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Memorial Park | Large | Walking directions to Memorial Park |
Based on 123 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Whaley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,015,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 47 | £220,000 |
| Detached | 47 | £463,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £129,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 24 | £260,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whaley Bridge
In the SK23 7HS postcode area, located within Whaley Bridge & Chinley, there are 3 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SK23 7HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-3 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 7HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David William Lomax
Whaley Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Jo Taylor
Whaley Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Nev Clarke
Whaley Bridge - Elected 4 May 2023
Jon Pearce
High Peak - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.