Postcode SK23 7RU is located in a rural town, within the Whaley Bridge ward of High Peak in the East Midlands region , and forms part of the New Mills West & Furness Vale area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in New Mills West & Furness Vale is £45,500 per year. The nearest station is Whaley Bridge located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area.
New Mills West & Furness Vale has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,260 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
New Mills West & Furness Vale has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 2.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in New Mills West & Furness Vale is £45,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SK23 7RU.
New Mills West & Furness Vale near SK23 7RU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Whaley Bridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £780,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 31 | £450,000 |
| Flats | 4 | £169,975 |
| Semi-Detached | 27 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 41 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Whaley Bridge
In the SK23 7RU postcode area, located within New Mills West & Furness Vale, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Primary | Whaley Bridge Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School | Voluntary controlled school | Good |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | 1-3 Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge, High Peak, SK23 7HT | |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco | High Peak, SK23 7PB |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.