Bowden Close Hayfield, High Peak
14 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK22), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17320052.
- Sales: 26 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £481,100 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in High Peak costs £2,385 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Mills Central, about 4 km (2.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 180 to 183 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Sett Valley Medical Centre, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 93% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 11 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £481,100 | £481,100 | £481,100 |
| 2016 | 2 | £350,000 | £320,000 | £380,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £295,000 | £295,000 | £295,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £265,000 | £265,000 | £265,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £379,950 | £379,950 | £379,950 |
| 2005 | 1 | £333,500 | £333,500 | £333,500 |
| 2004 | 1 | £222,500 | £222,500 | £222,500 |
| 2003 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2002 | 2 | £225,000 | £220,000 | £230,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £180,000 | £180,000 | £180,000 |
| 1999 | 13 | £135,995 | £110,995 | £144,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2025 | 6 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £481,100 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 6 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £441,750 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Nov 2016 | 10 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2016 | 9 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 2 Sep 2013 | 12 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £295,000 | |
| 25 May 2012 | 3 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2010 | 6 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £379,950 | |
| 22 Dec 2005 | 10 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £333,500 | |
| 6 Feb 2004 | 5 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £222,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2003 | 6 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 9 Aug 2002 | 12 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2002 | 11 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 10 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £180,000 | |
| 6 Dec 1999 | 2 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £114,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 6 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £144,995 | New build. |
| 30 Nov 1999 | 4 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £137,995 | New build. |
| 26 Nov 1999 | 8 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £135,995 | New build. |
| 20 Oct 1999 | 10 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £140,995 | |
| 30 Sep 1999 | 3 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £135,995 | |
| 10 Sep 1999 | 5 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £135,995 | New build. |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 12 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £137,995 | |
| 27 Aug 1999 | 13 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £133,995 | New build. |
| 26 Aug 1999 | 11 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £140,995 | New build. |
| 30 Jun 1999 | 9 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £120,995 | New build. |
| 25 Jun 1999 | 7 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £110,995 | New build. |
| 24 May 1999 | 1 SK22 2PJ | Detached | £119,995 | New build. |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 120 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1996-2002 (7). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Each home's certificates and sales (6 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in High Peak in 2026-27: Band D £2,385 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,590 | £1,855 | £2,120 | £2,385 | £2,915 | £3,445 | £3,974 | £4,769 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (29% of about 990 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 5 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SK22 2PJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SK22 2PA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 4 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 14 addresses are between 180 m and 183 m above sea level (181 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK22 2PA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK22 2PJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Mills Central 162,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Furness Vale 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) | |
| Chinley 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Birches Hayfield | 150 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station New Mills | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Bowden Bridge Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | Shell Recharge Charging Station | 6.2 km (3.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 22.1 km (14 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Sett Valley Medical Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hayfield Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | Sett Valley Family Dental Centre | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Hospital | Woods Hospital | 8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | New Mills Police Station | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 270 m² | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.0 ha | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6,770 m² | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
Landmarks
27 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Foxholes Clough | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Lantern Pike | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Mill Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (1 mile) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.6 km (1 mile) west |
| Hey Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) north |
| Oldpits Plantation | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 14 |
1 of the street's 14 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for High Peak: see them on the High Peak page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 350 m | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayfield Primary SK22 2HB | School/college/university | 310 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Hayfield Fun Club SK22 2HB | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Colosseo Italian Bar Restaurant SK22 2JD | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Blue Grass Purple Cow Nursery Ltd SK22 2JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| J. KEMP BUTCHERS SK22 2EW | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Riverside Cafe SK22 2EW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Hayfield Cricket Club SK22 2EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 m | 5 Very good | 17 May 2016 |
| Kinder Lodge SK22 2JG | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 23 Feb 2021 |
| Mooch SK22 2EP | Retailers - other | 350 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2025 |
| The Pack Horse SK22 2EP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2025 |
| The Village Chippy SK22 2JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| The Emporium SK22 2JE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 29 Jul 2025 |
| The George Hotel SK22 2JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Village Store SK22 2JE | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Pickerings Petals & Produce SK22 2EQ | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Wood Lane (4); On or near The Birches (3); On or near The Glade (2); On or near Bowden Close (1); On or near Chendre Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 93% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 6% | 17% |
| Private rented | 2% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 45% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 43% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 44% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 16% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 5% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Houghton Close · Chendre Close · Bluebell Close · Wood Lane · Brookhouse Court · Brookhouse Court · Chapel Road · The Birches · Wood Gardens · Barnsfold Court · The Glade · Lea Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.