Williamson Road Whaley Bridge, High Peak
49 addresses across 2 postcodes (SK23), about 270 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 17301225.
- Sales: 34 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £195,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 12, E: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Whaley Bridge, about 330 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Memorial Park, is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 192 to 206 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 49 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Goyt Valley Medical Practice, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 38% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 29 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 | £195,000 | £195,000 | £195,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £325,000 | £325,000 | £325,000 |
| 2021 | 2 | £292,825 | £249,000 | £336,650 |
| 2020 | 1 | £245,000 | £245,000 | £245,000 |
| 2019 | 2 | £181,000 | £162,000 | £200,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £178,975 | £169,950 | £188,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £219,250 | £182,000 | £256,500 |
| 2015 | 2 | £144,000 | £113,000 | £175,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £114,750 | £114,750 | £114,750 |
| 2012 | 1 | £105,000 | £105,000 | £105,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £96,000 | £86,000 | £106,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | 18 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £195,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2024 | 6 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £245,000 | |
| 27 May 2022 | 19 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £325,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2021 | 25 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £249,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2021 | 23 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £336,650 | |
| 9 Dec 2020 | 44 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £245,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2019 | 27 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 15 May 2019 | 18 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £162,000 | |
| 14 Jun 2018 | 8 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 18 May 2018 | 56 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £169,950 | |
| 23 Oct 2017 | 23 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £256,500 | |
| 19 May 2017 | 27 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £182,000 | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | 21 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 8 Apr 2015 | 18 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £113,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2014 | 6 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £114,750 | |
| 24 Apr 2012 | 2 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 11 Jan 2011 | 27 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £106,000 | |
| 7 Jan 2011 | 9 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £86,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | 1 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £131,375 | |
| 10 Feb 2010 | 5 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £125,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2009 | 54 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2009 | 24 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £118,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2007 | 21 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £197,500 | |
| 28 Nov 2005 | 30 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 25 Jul 2003 | 14 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £95,000 | |
| 20 Dec 2002 | 7 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2002 | 22 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £72,000 | |
| 24 Jan 2001 | 22 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £52,000 | |
| 14 Apr 2000 | 30 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £60,000 | |
| 25 Nov 1998 | 44 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | 22 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £44,000 | |
| 7 Jun 1996 | 6 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 21 Dec 1995 | 28 SK23 7AW | Terraced | £25,000 | |
| 27 Jan 1995 | 54 SK23 7AW | Semi-detached | £52,000 |
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 85 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (13); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (3). Built: 1950-1966 (10); 1930-1949 (8); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (10); rented (private) (2); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (12 addresses)
- 1, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 2, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 5, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 8, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 18, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 21, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 23, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 26, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 27, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 40, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 54, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
- 56, Williamson Road, Whaley Bridge
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 (32% of about 710 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Gisbourne Yard, Whaley Bridge: up to 11 homes, permissioned (710 m (0.4 miles))
- Gisbourne Road/ Old Road Whaley Bridge: up to 6 homes, not permissioned (730 m (0.5 miles))
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
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 49 addresses are between 192 m and 206 m above sea level (198 m on average); the ground rises about 14 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SK23 7AU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SK23 7AW | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Whaley Bridge 134,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 330 m |
| Furness Vale 26,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Chinley 129,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Williamson Road Whaley Bridge | 70 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station New Mills | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | bp pulse Charging Station | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 19.5 km (12 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Goyt Valley Medical Practice | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dean Kennedy Dental Practice LTD | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Buxton Cavendish Hospital | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Police station | New Mills Police Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Memorial Park 5.3 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,920 m² | 60 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.8 ha | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | Sunnybank Allotment Site Asset 167 7,150 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 5.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Canal Warehouse at end of Peak Forest Canal, a listed building (Grade II*), 320 m east. 14 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Canal Warehouse at end of Peak Forest Canal | Listed building, Grade II* | 320 m east |
| Wayside and boundary cross known as The Dipping Stone | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Bugsworth canal basin, tramway, quarry and limekilns | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Bings Wood | Wood | 540 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Hurst Clough | Valley | 660 m (0.4 miles) south-west |
| Ringstone Clough | Valley | 710 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Stoneheads Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 750 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Slatersbank Wood | Wood | 950 m (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Hawkhurst Head | Hill | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.2 | 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 | 48 | 49 |
1 of the street's 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Bridge Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 660 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Jul 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buxworth Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Oct 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikram Indian Takeaway SK23 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 13 Jan 2026 |
| The Fryery SK23 7LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jul 2026 |
| Goyt Wines SK23 7LS | Retailers - other | 380 m | Exempt | |
| The Railway Hotel SK23 7AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| The Bridge Bakehouse SK23 7LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Goyt Inn SK23 7LR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Al-Madina Indian takeaway SK23 7LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2025 |
| Pizza Hot SK23 7AA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jun 2026 |
| Munchies SK23 7LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Whaley Bridge Convenience Store SK23 7LP | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 16 Jun 2026 |
| VILLAGE KITCHEN SK23 7LP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 5 May 2026 |
| Phoenix Chinese Takeaway SK23 7LP | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Bridge 42 SK23 7AA | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Jodrell Meadow (12); On or near Williamson Crescent (7); On or near Hockerley Lane (2); On or near Hockerley Close (2); On or near Jodrell Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 45% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 6% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 0% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 13% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 54% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 38% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Hockerley Close · Jodrell Road · Williamson Crescent · Jodrell Meadow · Yeardsley Green · Hockerley Avenue · Church Bank · Cloughfield Close · Hockerley New Road · Low Meadow · Hockerley Lane · The Sidings
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.