Packhorse Cottages is in Tunstead Milton, High Peak and in High Peak district. SK23 7ER is located in the Blackbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of High Peak. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Packhorse Cottages, Tunstead Milton, High Peak, SK23 7ER and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SK23 7ER has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 51% | 50.7% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 SK23 7ER there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 22% | 24.7% | 2.7% | 37.9% | -13.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.3% | 54.4% | -8.9% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 10% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 8.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 2.3% |
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 | 49.7% | 42.3% | -7.4% | 48.4% | -6.1% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 40.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | 7.3% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.9% | 11.7% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 7.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.2% | -2.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.9% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.2% | 4.3% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.5% | 39.7% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 5.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.3% | 99.6% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 18.2% |
In this area, 98.6% 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 | 96.1% | 98.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 98.6% | 2.5% | 83.2% | 15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 9.8% | -9.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.4% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Packhorse Cottages was 32.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.2% lower than the Blackbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Packhorse Cottages has the 20th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Blackbrook and the 89th lowest crime rate of 303 local areas in High Peak .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Packhorse Cottages, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-20 | £241,455 |
| 3 Packhorse Cottages, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,500 | 2000-04-07 | £374,751 |
| 1 Packhorse Cottages, High Peak, Derbyshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £60,000 | 1996-06-28 | £337,696 |
SK23 7ER area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
SK23 7ER 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SK23 7ER area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combs Infant School Lesser Lane , Chapel-en-le-Frith SK23 9UZ | 4out of 4 | 2,175 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxworth Primary School Station Road , Buxworth SK23 7NJ | 3out of 4 | 2,376 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whaley Bridge Primary School Buxton Road , Whaley Bridge SK23 7HX | 2out of 4 | 2,491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School Reddish Road , Whaley Bridge SK23 7DL | 3out of 4 | 2,649 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chinley Primary School Buxton Road , SK23 6DR | 3out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 2,301 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 | 3,040 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Country Care, the Meadows , Beech Lane SK17 8DJ | - not rated | 5,264 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Gate | Manchester Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 832 yd | |
| Chapel Golf Club | Manchester Road, Chapel-En-Le-Frith | 832 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel-En-Le-Frith Golf Club Ltd THE COCKYARD THE COCKYARD MANCHESTER ROAD | golf | 822 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 | 96.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.8% |
| 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 | 3.6% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 3.6% |
| Median download speed | 47.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.