Ensor Way New Mills, High Peak
17 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK22), about 400 m (0.2 miles) long, classed as a restricted local access road. USRN 17326125.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 14% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is New Mills Central, about 670 m (0.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 210 m away, and High Lea Park (4.3 hectares) is about 690 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 147 to 154 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Arden House Medical Practice, about 620 m (0.4 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 650 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 58% of households owned their home and 31% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 45 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 1,270 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, New Mills (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Woodside Street, New Mills: up to 25 homes, not permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Newtown Industrial Area, New Mills: up to 15 homes, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Market Street Depot, Buxton: up to 24 homes, not permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 17 addresses are between 147 m and 154 m above sea level (152 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK22 4NG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK22 4NQ | 100% | 14% | 14% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | New Mills Central 162,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
| New Mills Newtown 212,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Furness Vale 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | |
| Bus stops | 13 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Park Road New Mills | 140 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station New Mills | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Union Road Cycle Parking | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | Sainsburys High Lane Smart Charge | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 18.9 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Arden House Medical Practice | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest New Mills Dental Practice | 450 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Stepping Hill Hospital | 9.3 km (5.8 miles) |
| Police station | New Mills Police Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Cooperative Food Buxton Road, Whaley Bridge | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 980 m² | 210 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | High Lea Park 4.3 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 330 m² | 360 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bakehurst Recreation Ground 1.3 ha | 290 m |
| Allotments | Ollersett Allotments 4,240 m² | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 8.7 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps, a listed building (Grade II*), 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Torr Vale Mill, attached weir, sluice gates, watercourse walls, headrace arches, retaining walls and steps | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mousley Bottom | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Pottershey Clough | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Ladyshawe Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Knathole Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Broadhey Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 0 | 8 |
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 7 |
| Under 55 | 17 | 2 |
15 of the street's 17 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mills School | Secondary | 11–16 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| St George's CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jan 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| New Mills Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 620 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 670 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) | Primary | 4–11 | 840 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Mills Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Oct 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative SK22 4NG | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 240 m | 5 Very good | 11 Jun 2025 |
| Maddy's SK22 4NJ | Retailers - other | 280 m | 5 Very good | 8 Mar 2022 |
| China Red SK22 4NU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 320 m | 5 Very good | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Flavourit Foods @ New Mills Masonic Hall SK22 3ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Shaws the Bakers SK22 3EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 11 Mar 2026 |
| On the Bridge SK22 3ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Transition New Mills Youth Café SK22 3EL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Oct 2021 |
| Wings SK22 3EY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2024 |
| Arlo's SK22 3HF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Nov 2025 |
| W Potts & Son Bakers SK22 3EL | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Lodge Of Freemasons Bar Only SK22 3ES | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana SK22 3EY | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Aug 2025 |
| The Rock Tavern SK22 3HW | Pub/bar/nightclub | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Aug 2024 |
| New Mills Emporium SK22 3ES | Retailers - other | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Dec 2024 |
| Krunchy Fried Chicken SK22 3EL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Park Road (15); On or near Goyt Road (12); On or near Yates Road (7); On or near New Street (5); On or near Ensor Way (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 58% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 25% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 26% | 17% |
| Private rented | 14% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 44% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 7% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 18% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 31% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 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
Bakehurst Close · Park Road · Jubilee Street · Goyt Road · New Street · Yates Road · Park Road · Griffin Close · Old Smithy Road · Midland Terrace · Torrs Valley · Hurst 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.