Postcode SK23 7QL is located in a rural hamlet, 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 1 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
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.
New Mills East & Hayfield has a low crime rate, with approximately 32.3 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 19.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in New Mills East & Hayfield is £49,691 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK23 7QL.
New Mills East & Hayfield near SK23 7QL 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 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Chinley | N/A | Walking directions to Chinley |
| 1 mi | Furness Vale | N/A | Walking directions to Furness Vale |
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 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SK23 7QL.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | Marie Hill Barn, Dolly Lane, High Peak, SK23 7NN | Other | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 16 May 2025 | Barn Cottage, Dolly Lane, High Peak, SK23 7QJ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £560,000 |
In the SK23 7QL postcode area, located within New Mills East & Hayfield, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 7QL, 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 7QL 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.
The median sale price around SK23 7QL in New Mills East & Hayfield 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 7QL, including Buxworth Primary School (Good) and Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SK23 7QL is Chinley, about 1,556 m away.
SK23 7QL 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).
The Member of Parliament for High Peak covering SK23 7QL 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.