Whitfield Park is in Glossop and in High Peak district. SK13 8LG 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 Park, Glossop, SK13 8LG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK13 8LA, SK13 8LB, SK13 8JZ, SK13 8JY, SK13 8PH, SK13 8JS, SK13 8JR, SK13 8NH, SK13 8GL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SK13 8LG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 51.5% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 53.2% | 48.5% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SK13 8LG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.1% | 32.9% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.9% | 53.1% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 8.9% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 8.2% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 4.8% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 | 57.9% | 56.3% | -1.6% | 48.4% | 7.9% |
| Good health | 29.8% | 27.1% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 10.8% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 5.4% | 2.2% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around SK13 8LG this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 7.1% | 9.5% | 2.4% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 9% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 11.4% | -1.3% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 13.8% | -0.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 47.6% | 50% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | -2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 98.8% | 98.3% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
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% | 97.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.9% |
| European Union | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97.6% | 96.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 9.8% | -8.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0.8% | -1.2% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.2% | 76.7% | 14.5% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 50.2% | 46.2% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitfield Park was 94.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.5% lower than the Howard Town average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitfield Park has the 14th highest crime rate of 35 local areas in Howard Town and the 73rd highest crime rate of 304 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Whitfield Park, Glossop, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £250,000 | 2023-03-31 | £278,689 |
| 6 Whitfield Park, Glossop, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £265,000 | 2023-01-05 | £288,320 |
| 13 Whitfield Park, Glossop, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2022-02-09 | £320,653 |
| 7 Whitfield Park, Glossop, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2021-10-22 | £245,682 |
| 10 Whitfield Park, Glossop, Derbyshire Terraced, a newly built property | £200,000 | 2021-09-24 | £246,804 |
SK13 8LG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Education | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 2,957 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hadfield Nursery School Queen Street , Hadfield SK13 2DW | - not rated | 3,204 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 | 452 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary's Catholic Primary Gladstone Street , SK13 8NE | - not rated | 491 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitfield St James' CofE (VC) Primary School Chadwick Street , SK13 8EF | 3out of 4 | 878 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Duke of Norfolk CofE Primary School Royle Avenue , SK13 7RD | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Simmondley Primary School Pennine Road , Simmondley SK13 6NN | 3out of 4 | 1,367 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 | 867 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic School Sunlaws Street , SK13 8DR | - not rated | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Glossopdale School and Sixth Form Newshaw Lane , Hadfield SK13 2DA | 3out of 4 | 2,888 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longdendale High School Spring Street , Hollingworth SK14 8LW | - not rated | 4,865 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 | 1,169 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Talbot House School Talbot Road , SK13 7DP | - not rated | 1,597 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Brambles School 29 Ashworth Lane , SK14 6NT | - not rated | 5,079 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 | 489 yd | |
| Balti Palace | 9 Victoria Street, Glossop | 705 yd | |
| Glossop Cafeteria | 13 Victoria Street, Glossop | 750 yd | |
| La Corrente Restaurant and Bar | Victoria Street, Glossop | 774 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer cafe | Victoria Street, Glossop | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beehive Inn | 35 Hague Street, Glossop | 320 yd | |
| Surrey Arms | 133 Victoria Street, Glossop | 383 yd | |
| The Brook Tavern | 15 Victoria Street, Glossop | 689 yd | |
| Magic Rock Tap | 28 Victoria Street, Holmfirth | 774 yd | |
| The Smithy Fold | Victoria Street, Glossop | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Garden | 140 Victoria Street, Glossop | 385 yd | |
| Glossop Pizza | 11 Victoria Street, Glossop | 701 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Victoria Street, Glossop | 774 yd | |
| Red Dragon | Victoria Street, Glossop | 825 yd | |
| Grill on Fire | Victoria Street, Glossop | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIDL | Victoria Street, Glossop | 774 yd | |
| B&M Retail | Norfolk Street, Glossop | 1,001 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Glossop Band Room Derby Street | 480 yd | |
| Bodycheck Health & Fitness Club GLADSTONE STREET | health and fitness suite | 605 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School GLADSTONE STREET | grass pitches | 630 yd |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy ST. MARYS ROAD | health and fitness suite | 866 yd |
| Glossop Leisure Centre HIGH STREET EAST | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 878 yd |
| Emotion Gym Ltd (Closed) Bernard Street | health and fitness suite | 913 yd |
| Glossop Conservative Club (Closed) Norfolk Street | 951 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.