Meadow Street is in New Mills, High Peak and in High Peak district. SK22 4AY is located in the New Mills West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Meadow Street, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4AY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK22 4AS, SK22 4BJ, SK22 3BT, SK22 4AZ, SK22 4AP, SK22 3BR, SK22 4AL, SK22 4DE, SK22 4BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK22 4AY has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 50% | 48.7% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 50% | 51.3% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 SK22 4AY there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.5% 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 | 30.3% | 32% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.7% | 53.5% | 0.8% | 44.2% | 9.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6.6% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 5.7% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.6% | 54% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.9% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 SK22 4AY this area, 9.2% 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 44.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 9.2% | -2.0% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 5.4% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14% | -2.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 20% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.2% | 44.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 11.0% |
| Other | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.7% | 93.8% | -2.9% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
In this area, 95.1% 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 | 98.1% | 95.1% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.7% | 94.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 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 | 90.3% | 76.7% | 13.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Meadow Street was 47.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.9% lower than the New Mills East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Meadow Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in New Mills East and the 131st lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Meadow Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2015-08-04 | £246,112 |
| 4 Meadow Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-01-10 | £228,203 |
| 4 Meadow Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2010-04-06 | £155,444 |
| 2 Meadow Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £103,500 | 2005-10-07 | £182,902 |
| 6 Meadow Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £111,111 | 2004-08-16 | £224,519 |
SK22 4AY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% 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.
SK22 4AY 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Nursery School Sett Close , New Mills SK22 4AQ | 3out of 4 | 339 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Primary School Meadow Street , New Mills SK22 4AY | 3out of 4 | 125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Longlands Road , New Mills SK22 3BL | 3out of 4 | 310 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NP | 1out of 4 | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Buxton Road , SK22 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hague Bar Primary School Lower Hague , New Mills SK22 3AP | - not rated | 1,799 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NR | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Peak School Mudhurst Lane , Higher Disley SK12 2AP | - not rated | 4,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 4,496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB | - not rated | 5,206 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN | - not rated | 5,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwork Café | 30 Market Street, New Mills | 199 yd | |
| Revive Hub | 50 Market Street, New Mills | 290 yd | |
| Bele Brownies | 58 Market Street, New Mills | 312 yd | |
| Gioia Mia | 41 Market Street, New Mills | 316 yd | |
| Rock Mill Centre | Rock Mill Lane, New Mills | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Bank Arts Centre | Spring Bank, New Mills | 143 yd | |
| Masons Arms | High Street, New Mills | 165 yd | |
| Beer Shed | 47b Market Street, New Mills | 338 yd | |
| The Pride of the Peaks | 59 Market Street, New Mills | 389 yd | |
| The Rock Tavern | Wirksmoor Road, New Mills | 635 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Kebab | 2 Meal Street, New Mills | 229 yd | |
| Top Topii By Rivaj | 40 Market Street, New Mills | 257 yd | |
| Happy Season | 42 Market Street, New Mills | 264 yd | |
| Kashmir | 29 Market Street, New Mills | 282 yd | |
| The Crispy Cod | 70 Market Street, New Mills | 349 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Mills Youth Centre LONGLANDS ROAD | 273 yd | |
| New Mills Leisure Centre HYDE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| High Lea Park HIGH LEA PARK HIGH LEA PARK ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| New Mills School - Business & Enterprise College Church Lane | 515 yd | |
| New Mills Bowls Cricket & Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 571 yd |
| Newtown Recreation Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TORRVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Church Lane (New Mills Afc) Church Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Ollersett Avenue Watburn Road | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Bakehurst Recreation Ground BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| New Mills Golf Club SHAW MARSH | golf | 939 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 | 75.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 59.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.