Railway Street is in Glossop and in High Peak district. SK13 7AG is located in the Howard Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Railway Street, Glossop, SK13 7AG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK13 8BW, SK13 7ED, SK13 7AA, SK13 8AL, SK13 8AU, SK13 8BH, SK13 8AR, SK13 7AF, SK13 8AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK13 7AG has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.5% | 49% | 3.5% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51% | -3.5% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.3% | 40.8% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 31.8% | -9.5% | 44.2% | -12.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1% | 6.2% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 4.0% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 12.3% | 5.1% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 6.2% | -1.0% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.4% | 42.5% | -0.9% | 48.4% | -5.9% |
| Good health | 33.6% | 39.3% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 16.2% | 0.6% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.6% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.5% | 17.5% | -7.0% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.9% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.8% | 11.4% | -6.4% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 7.1% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.1% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 37% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 98.8% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 97.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.4% | 97.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.3% | 76.7% | 10.6% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.2% | 37.2% | 11.0% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Railway Street was 576.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 231.1% higher than the Howard Town average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Railway Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Howard Town and the 3rd highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 104.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -8.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Railway Street, Glossop, Derbyshire Other, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-12-20 | £217,458 |
| 17 Railway Street, Glossop, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £109,000 | 2007-02-14 | £178,564 |
| 17 Railway Street, Glossop, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £55,000 | 2002-07-02 | £172,693 |
SK13 7AG area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SK13 7AG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | 4out of 4 | 2,324 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Winster Mews , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 4out of 4 | 2,475 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's CofE Primary School Spire Hollin , SK13 7BS | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School Chadwick Street , SK13 8EF | 2out of 4 | 534 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School Royle Avenue , SK13 7RD | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Gladstone Street , SK13 8NE | 1out of 4 | 621 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy Church Street , Old Glossop SK13 7RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,059 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | 2out of 4 | 450 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , SK14 8LW | - not rated | 4,147 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Norfolk Square, Glossop | 14 yd | |
| Napoli Ristorante | Norfolk Square, Glossop | 14 yd | |
| Thrive plant based eatery | 6 Henry Street, Glossop | 32 yd | |
| Kwei Ping Chinese Restaurant | 22 Henry Street, Glossop | 70 yd | |
| Thai Wok Noodle Bar Ltd | 29 High Street West, Glossop | 71 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk Arms Hotel | Norfolk Square, Glossop | 14 yd | |
| Cask and Kitchen | Norfolk Square, Glossop | 14 yd | |
| Cave Bar and Club | Railway Street, Glossop | 18 yd | |
| Cask and Cocktails | 18 Henry Street, Glossop | 49 yd | |
| The Victoria Lounge | Bernard Street, Glossop | 79 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poco Sandwich Bar | 4 High Street West, Glossop | 35 yd | |
| Greggs Plc | 25 High Street West, Glossop | 69 yd | |
| Raj Gourmet | 36 High Street West, Glossop | 105 yd | |
| Canton King | 51 High Street West, Glossop | 113 yd | |
| Taj Balti | 87 High Street West, Glossop | 138 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail | Norfolk Street, Glossop | 146 yd | |
| LIDL | Victoria Street, Glossop | 187 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store and Petrol Filling Station) | Wren Nest Road, Glossop | 848 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Emotion Gym Ltd (Closed) Bernard Street | health and fitness suite | 42 yd |
| Glossop Conservative Club (Closed) Norfolk Street | 150 yd | |
| Bodycheck Health & Fitness Club GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Glossop Leisure Centre HIGH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 321 yd |
| Glossop Cricket Club NORTH ROAD | grass pitches | 405 yd |
| Glossop Band Room Derby Street | 461 yd | |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 467 yd |
| Duke Of Norfolk Ce Primary School ROYLE AVENUE | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Glossop North End Football Club SURREY STREET | grass pitches | 514 yd |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 529 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 52.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 47.6% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.