Falcon Close is in New Mills, High Peak and in High Peak district. SK22 4JQ is located in the New Mills East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Falcon Close, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4JQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK22 4LT, SK22 4LX, SK22 4JJ, SK22 4JG, SK22 4PJ, SK22 4GE, SK22 4GA, SK22 4JH, SK22 4GD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SK22 4JQ is primarily male, with 54.1% of the population 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 | 50.2% | 45.9% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -5.1% |
| Male | 49.8% | 54.1% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 5.1% |
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 | 25.5% | 35.2% | 9.7% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 56.6% | 48.4% | -8.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 42.2% | 33.1% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -15.3% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 44.5% | 9.0% | 33.6% | 10.9% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 18.4% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 2.4% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 34% | 27.6% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.8% | 7.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.4% | 9.3% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 8.4% | -0.6% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.7% | 7.9% | 16.9% | 1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 25.7% | 7.3% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 2.3% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| 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% | 95.5% | -3.3% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 97.2% 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% | 97.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98% | 97.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.6% | 37.2% | -8.6% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 12.2% | 6.0% | 6.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Falcon Close was 83.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 153.3% higher than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Falcon Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackbrook and the 87th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Falcon Close, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,950 | 2020-12-18 | £298,546 |
| 15 Falcon Close, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2018-04-27 | £270,629 |
| 16 Falcon Close, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2017-05-22 | £249,413 |
| 8 Falcon Close, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2016-05-27 | £307,260 |
| 13 Falcon Close, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £188,000 | 2004-08-13 | £379,887 |
SK22 4JQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 61 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Other | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,013 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's CofE Primary School Church Lane , New Mills SK22 4NP | 1out of 4 | 466 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mills Primary School Meadow Street , New Mills SK22 4AY | 3out of 4 | 1,021 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Longlands Road , New Mills SK22 3BL | 3out of 4 | 1,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Buxton Road , SK22 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) Aspenshaw Road , Birch Vale SK22 1AT | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Community school | 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 | 543 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 | 4,497 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Peak School Buxton Road , Chinley SK23 6ES | 3out of 4 | 5,194 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Football Club | Church Lane, New Mills | 679 yd | |
| Rock Mill Centre | Rock Mill Lane, New Mills | 1,035 yd | |
| Transition New Mills Youth Café | 33-35 Union Road, New Mills | 1,037 yd | |
| Gioia Mia | 41 Market Street, New Mills | 1,054 yd | |
| On the Bridge | 34 Union Road, New Mills | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masons Arms | High Street, New Mills | 1,025 yd | |
| Beer Shed | 47b Market Street, New Mills | 1,049 yd | |
| Spring Bank Arts Centre | Spring Bank, New Mills | 1,056 yd | |
| The Pride of the Peaks | 59 Market Street, New Mills | 1,067 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Cuisine | 90 Low Leighton Road, New Mills | 115 yd | |
| China Red | 59 Church Road, New Mills | 637 yd | |
| High Hill Fish and Chips | 120 High Hill Road, New Mills | 895 yd | |
| Sylhet | 29 Union Road, New Mills | 1,033 yd | |
| Krunchy Fried Chicken | 5 Union Road, New Mills | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Mills School Business And Enterprise College (Sports Field) Quarry Road | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Church Lane (New Mills Afc) Church Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Bakehurst Recreation Ground BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 476 yd |
| New Mills Bowls Cricket & Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 636 yd |
| New Mills School - Business & Enterprise College Church Lane | 648 yd | |
| Ollersett Avenue Watburn Road | grass pitches | 767 yd |
| New Mills Leisure Centre HYDE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 879 yd |
| Birch Vale HAYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 44.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 41.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 51.8 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 13.38 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.