Whitfield Avenue is in Glossop and in High Peak district. SK13 8LA is located in the Whitfield electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitfield Avenue, Glossop, SK13 8LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK13 8LG, SK13 8JZ, SK13 8JY, SK13 8LB, SK13 8PH, SK13 8GL, SK13 8NH, SK13 8JS, SK13 8JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK13 8LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.9% | 55.5% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 4.5% |
| Male | 45.1% | 44.5% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -4.5% |
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 | 32% | 40.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.9% | 29.2% | -5.7% | 44.2% | -15.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 12.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 13.5% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 7.4% |
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 | 35.4% | 42.6% | 7.2% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 32.5% | 2.4% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 15.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 2.7% |
| Bad health | 12.1% | 7.7% | -4.4% | 4.0% | 3.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 40.8% | 21.2% | -19.6% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.1% | -1.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 16.4% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 7.7% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 18.6% | 5.0% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 24.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -9.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 100% | 98.2% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 16.8% |
In this area, 94.1% 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 | 98.2% | 94.1% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 10.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.7% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.1% | 93.8% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.1% | 76.7% | -1.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 21.7% | 13.5% | 8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitfield Avenue was 38.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.0% lower than the Howard Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitfield Avenue has the 8th lowest crime rate of 35 local areas in Howard Town and the 106th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Whitfield Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2025-10-17 | £260,129 |
| 34 Whitfield Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-05-18 | £239,427 |
| 27 Whitfield Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2017-05-05 | £118,225 |
| 36 Whitfield Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2014-08-28 | £268,468 |
| 33 Whitfield Avenue, Glossop, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £121,000 | 2013-10-07 | £229,352 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Retired | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesley Early Excellence Centre Grindleford Grove , Gamesley SK13 0LU | 3out of 4 | 2,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | - not rated | 3,176 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Gladstone Street , SK13 8NE | 3out of 4 | 390 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary Gladstone Street , SK13 8NE | - not rated | 431 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School Chadwick Street , SK13 8EF | 3out of 4 | 866 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School Royle Avenue , SK13 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simmondley Primary School Pennine Road , Simmondley SK13 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,386 yd | Community school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 849 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | - not rated | 849 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 2,863 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | 3out of 4 | 2,863 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw Wood Talbot Street , SK13 7DG | - not rated | 1,116 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School Talbot Road , SK13 7DP | - not rated | 1,543 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brambles School 29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT | - not rated | 5,088 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casa D'Italia | 1 Charlestown, Glossop | 542 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 9 Victoria Street, Glossop | 652 yd | |
| Glossop Cafeteria | 13 Victoria Street, Glossop | 691 yd | |
| La Corrente Restaurant and Bar | Victoria Street, Glossop | 719 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer cafe | Victoria Street, Glossop | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Inn | 35 Hague Street, Glossop | 283 yd | |
| Surrey Arms | 133 Victoria Street, Glossop | 353 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 15 Victoria Street, Glossop | 636 yd | |
| The Smithy Fold | Victoria Street, Glossop | 719 yd | |
| Pico Lounge | Victoria Street, Glossop | 719 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Garden | 140 Victoria Street, Glossop | 359 yd | |
| Glossop Pizza | 11 Victoria Street, Glossop | 648 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Victoria Street, Glossop | 719 yd | |
| Red Dragon | Victoria Street, Glossop | 770 yd | |
| Grill on Fire | Victoria Street, Glossop | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Victoria Street, Glossop | 719 yd | |
| B&M Retail | Norfolk Street, Glossop | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glossop Band Room Derby Street | 422 yd | |
| Bodycheck Health & Fitness Club GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 554 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Glossop Leisure Centre HIGH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 817 yd |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 849 yd |
| Emotion Gym Ltd (Closed) Bernard Street | health and fitness suite | 865 yd |
| Glossop Conservative Club (Closed) Norfolk Street | 895 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 | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 76.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.