Bridge Street, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4DJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK22 4DJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	46%	48.5%	2.5%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	54%	51.5%	-2.5%	49.0%	2.5%

Partnership Status

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 4DJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.7% 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	31.6%	31.1%	-0.5%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	53.5%	54.7%	1.2%	44.2%	10.5%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	3.7%	1.6%	-2.1%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	8.6%	8.7%	0.1%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	2.6%	3.1%	0.5%	6.1%	-3.0%

Health

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	44.8%	44.1%	-0.7%	48.4%	-4.3%
Good health	42.2%	41.8%	-0.4%	33.6%	8.2%
Fair health	9.2%	10%	0.8%	12.7%	-2.7%
Bad health	3.2%	3.7%	0.5%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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.

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 49.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	8.9%	10.2%	1.3%	18.2%	-8.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	11.9%	7.5%	-4.4%	9.6%	-2.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.6%	9.4%	-9.2%	13.4%	-4.0%
Apprenticeship	4.5%	5.1%	0.6%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.2%	16.5%	1.3%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	38.3%	49.6%	11.3%	33.8%	15.8%
Other	2.6%	1.6%	-1.0%	2.8%	-1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.7% 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%	0.3%	0.3%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	0.8%	0.9%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	0.9%	0.4%
White	95.2%	96.7%	1.5%	81.4%	15.3%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95% 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	95.2%	95%	-0.2%	83.2%	11.8%
European Union	2.9%	4.7%	1.8%	6.1%	-1.4%
Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.7%	-2.4%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	95.7%	0.5%	83.2%	12.5%
10+ Years	0%	4%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.8%
5-10 Years	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84%	76.7%	7.3%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Lithuania	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
No passport held	12.3%	13.5%	-1.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	48.2%	37.2%	11.0%
Christian	45.2%	46.2%	-1.0%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.7%	6.0%	-1.3%

Safety

Is Bridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bridge Street was 60.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.2% lower than the New Mills East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Bridge Street has the 7th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in New Mills East and the 140th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SK22 4DJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Bridge Street are based on 137 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for High Peak.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Bridge Street, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4DJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SK22 4DJ

Average Price
£275,583

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£254,898

Detached
£415,208

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Bridge Street

Average Price
£278,541

Semi-Detached
£220,894

Terraced
£246,244

Detached
£416,873

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£1,473

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Bridge Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Bridge Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building	£355,000	2025-07-14	£370,359
45A Bridge Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2025-06-12	£195,959
5 Bridge Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2024-03-15	£165,707
29 Bridge Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£275,000	2023-08-24	£293,946
30 Bridge Street, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building	£325,000	2023-08-07	£347,391

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SK22 4DJ

Employment

SK22 4DJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 4DJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	92
Retired	66
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	32
Unemployed	6
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	1

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	30
Education	28
Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Professional, scientific and technical activities	20
Construction	15
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	12
Administrative and support service activities	7
Other	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Nursery

	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	802 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	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	472 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St George's CofE Primary School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NP	1out of 4	711 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Longlands Road , New Mills SK22 3BL	3out of 4	804 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) Aspenshaw Road , Birch Vale SK22 1AT	3out of 4	1,376 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Buxton Road , SK22 3JS	3out of 4	1,783 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Mills School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NR	3out of 4	725 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
High Peak School Mudhurst Lane , Higher Disley SK12 2AP	- not rated	4,747 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ	3out of 4	4,751 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brabyns Preparatory School 34-36 Arkwright Road , Marple SK6 7DB	- not rated	5,212 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Acorns School 19b Hibbert Lane , Marple SK6 7NN	- not rated	5,456 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Mills Football Club	Church Lane, New Mills	571 yd
Clockwork Café	30 Market Street, New Mills	709 yd
Revive Hub	50 Market Street, New Mills	793 yd
Gioia Mia	41 Market Street, New Mills	804 yd
Bele Brownies	58 Market Street, New Mills	813 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Spring Bank Arts Centre	Spring Bank, New Mills	418 yd
Masons Arms	High Street, New Mills	632 yd
Pack Horse Inn	Mellor Road, New Mills	768 yd
Beer Shed	47b Market Street, New Mills	821 yd
The Pride of the Peaks	59 Market Street, New Mills	875 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
High Hill Fish and Chips	120 High Hill Road, New Mills	557 yd
New Mills Kebab	2 Meal Street, New Mills	722 yd
Top Topii By Rivaj	40 Market Street, New Mills	764 yd
Happy Season	42 Market Street, New Mills	770 yd
Kashmir	29 Market Street, New Mills	772 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ollersett Avenue Watburn Road	grass pitches	367 yd
New Mills Leisure Centre HYDE BANK ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	629 yd
New Mills School - Business & Enterprise College Church Lane		681 yd
New Mills Bowls Cricket & Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	766 yd
New Mills Youth Centre LONGLANDS ROAD		801 yd
Church Lane (New Mills Afc) Church Lane	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	839 yd
New Mills Golf Club SHAW MARSH	golf	948 yd
Bakehurst Recreation Ground BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND MARSH LANE	grass pitches	1,008 yd
High Lea Park HIGH LEA PARK HIGH LEA PARK ST MARYS ROAD	grass pitches	1,025 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	72.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	64.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.