Postcode report
Is SK13 7AS a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SK13 7AS: area rating, property, schools and local change
SK13 7AS is a postcode in Howard Town, High Peak, East Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SK13 7AS, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 16% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SK13 7AS are health and local prosperity, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SK13 7AS is based on High Peak 004 Census 2021. It covers 9,785 residents, 141 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 88% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 3% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near SK13 7AS, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SK13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £194k from 60 rolling sales, down 9.5% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SK13 7AS can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 8 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SK13 7AS by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SK13 7AS is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SK13 7AS
Is SK13 7AS a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 16% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SK13 7AS?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SK13 7AS?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SK13 7AS?
LocaleIQ matched SK13 7AS to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SK13 7AS?
The latest median sold price is £194k based on 60 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SK13 7AS?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.