Church Road is in New Mills, High Peak and in High Peak district. SK22 4NU 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 Church Road, New Mills, High Peak, SK22 4NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK22 4NJ, SK22 4NS, SK22 4NY, SK22 4PF, SK22 4NX, SK22 4NT, SK22 4PE, SK22 4PL, SK22 4NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK22 4NU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.2% | 49% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 51% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.9% | 2.5% | 37.9% | 1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.8% | 44% | -1.8% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 4% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.3% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 4.8% | -1.1% | 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 | 48.1% | 50.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 34% | -3.6% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 11.6% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 15.4% | 13.9% | -1.5% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.1% | 8.7% | -2.4% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 13.5% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.2% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.6% | 17.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.8% | 40.5% | 9.7% | 33.8% | 6.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.4% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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 | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99% | 97.4% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
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 | 95.9% | 95.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 4.3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 95.1% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.7% | -1.0% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.6% | 6.5% | -4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road was 18.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.5% lower than the New Mills East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in New Mills East and the 51st lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Church Road, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £199,000 | 2025-03-21 | £199,757 |
| 46 Church Road, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2025-02-27 | £275,658 |
| 52 Church Road, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £247,500 | 2024-09-25 | £251,070 |
| 72 Church Road, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-19 | £256,933 |
| 63 Church Road, High Peak, Derbyshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-02-18 | £200,244 |
SK22 4NU 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| 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 | 423 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 | 311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Longlands Road , New Mills SK22 3BL | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Mills Primary School Meadow Street , New Mills SK22 4AY | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Buxton Road , SK22 3JS | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) Aspenshaw Road , Birch Vale SK22 1AT | 3out of 4 | 2,086 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 | 238 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 | 3,978 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Windlehurst School Windlehurst Road , Hawk Green SK6 7HZ | 3out of 4 | 5,101 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills Football Club | Church Lane, New Mills | 357 yd | |
| Transition New Mills Youth Café | 33-35 Union Road, New Mills | 388 yd | |
| On the Bridge | 34 Union Road, New Mills | 406 yd | |
| Rock Mill Centre | Rock Mill Lane, New Mills | 421 yd | |
| Lodge Of Freemasons | Union Road, New Mills | 425 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pride of the Peaks | 59 Market Street, New Mills | 451 yd | |
| Beer Shed | 47b Market Street, New Mills | 454 yd | |
| Masons Arms | High Street, New Mills | 527 yd | |
| The Rock Tavern | Wirksmoor Road, New Mills | 547 yd | |
| Spring Bank Arts Centre | Spring Bank, New Mills | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Red | 59 Church Road, New Mills | 21 yd | |
| Sylhet | 29 Union Road, New Mills | 386 yd | |
| Krunchy Fried Chicken | 5 Union Road, New Mills | 413 yd | |
| The Crispy Cod | 70 Market Street, New Mills | 477 yd | |
| Pa Pa Pan Pizza | 78 Market Street, New Mills | 478 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Mills Bowls Cricket & Tennis Club CHURCH ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 162 yd |
| Bakehurst Recreation Ground BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND BAKEHURST RECREATION GROUND MARSH LANE | grass pitches | 216 yd |
| New Mills School - Business & Enterprise College Church Lane | 248 yd | |
| Church Lane (New Mills Afc) Church Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 293 yd |
| New Mills Leisure Centre HYDE BANK ROAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 396 yd |
| New Mills School Business And Enterprise College (Sports Field) Quarry Road | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Newtown Recreation Park RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND TORRVALE ROAD | grass pitches | 723 yd |
| High Lea Park HIGH LEA PARK HIGH LEA PARK ST MARYS ROAD | grass pitches | 770 yd |
| New Mills Youth Centre LONGLANDS ROAD | 845 yd | |
| Ollersett Avenue Watburn Road | grass pitches | 914 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.