Valley Drive is in Chapel En Le Frith, High Peak and in High Peak district. SK23 0JY is located in the Chapel West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1999-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Valley Drive, Chapel En Le Frith, High Peak, SK23 0JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SK23 0HU, SK23 0JZ, SK23 0TH, SK23 0JH, SK23 0JT, SK23 0JF, SK23 0HZ, SK23 0JD, SK23 0JW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK23 0JY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 34.8% | 34.2% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.8% | 44.7% | -4.1% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.1% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 5.1% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 51.4% | 45.3% | -6.1% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 40.9% | 7.5% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 10.6% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14% | 15.2% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 8.9% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 14.9% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 5.4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.2% | 23.5% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.2% | 30.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -3.6% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 97.6% | 97.4% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
In this area, 95.3% 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 | 97.6% | 95.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 12.1% |
| European Union | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 95.8% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 12.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 9.8% | -6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 51.8% | 46.2% | 5.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Valley Drive was 148.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 194.2% higher than the Chapel East average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Valley Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Chapel East and the 34th highest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Valley Drive, High Peak, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £363,700 | 2024-09-06 | £378,319 |
| 3 Valley Drive, High Peak, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2014-05-29 | £413,007 |
| 7 Valley Drive, High Peak, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2006-12-05 | £413,581 |
| 5 Valley Drive, High Peak, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2004-10-08 | £359,496 |
| 3 Valley Drive, High Peak, Derbyshire Detached, an established residential building | £224,500 | 2004-07-22 | £461,617 |
SK23 0JY 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 | 119 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School Warmbrook Road , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0NL | 3out of 4 | 426 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinley Primary School Buxton Road , SK23 6DR | 3out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Combs Infant School Lesser Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UZ | 4out of 4 | 3,473 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dove Holes CofE Primary School Hallsteads , Dove Holes SK17 8BJ | 3out of 4 | 3,708 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxworth Primary School Station Road , Buxworth SK23 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 4,098 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel-en-le-Frith High School Long Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 0TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,136 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak School Buxton Road , Chinley SK23 6ES | 3out of 4 | 2,242 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 3,818 yd | Other independent special school | No | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amore Cafe | 100 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 127 yd | |
| The Golden Dragon Chinese Restaurant | 69 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 216 yd | |
| Coco Ristorante & Pizzeria | 20a Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 324 yd | |
| Kouros Café | Thornbrook Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 330 yd | |
| Rems Cafe Bar & Restaurant | 29 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 358 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Pack Horse | Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 318 yd | |
| The Old Cell | 10-12 Market Place, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 397 yd | |
| The Kings Arms Hotel | Market Place, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 414 yd | |
| The Roebuck Inn | 9 Market Place, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 435 yd | |
| The Royal Bar & Grill | 11 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 440 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Grill | 96 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 124 yd | |
| King 2 | 93 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 158 yd | |
| August Moon | 32a Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 296 yd | |
| Chapel Balti | 39 Market Street, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 332 yd | |
| La Fontana | 7 Market Place, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 445 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel-En-Le-Frith C Of E Primary School WARMBROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| War Memorial Park THE COACH HOUSE THE COACH HOUSE BOWLING GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Chapel-En-Le-Frith Cricket Club Willow Drive | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Rowton Park Willow Drive | grass pitches | 933 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 | 85.7% |
| 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 | 14.3% |
| Median download speed | 23.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 26.7 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 3.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 3.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.