SK23 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SK23 district covers Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SK23
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SK23 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Manchester: 57 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in SK23
- Buxworth Primary School · SK23 7NJ · Good (2022) · Bottom 2% in England
- Chapel-en-le-Frith CofE VC Primary School · SK23 0NL · Good (2023) · Bottom 8% in England
- Chinley Primary School · SK23 6DR · Remains Good (2023) · Top 10% in England
- Combs Infant School · SK23 9UZ · Good or better in every area (2025)
- Furness Vale Primary and Nursery School · SK23 7PQ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Bottom 39% in England
- Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School · SK23 7QU · Standards maintained (2025)
- Taxal and Fernilee CofE Primary School · SK23 7DL · Remains Good (2023) · Top 11% in England
- Whaley Bridge Primary School · SK23 7HX · Good (2022) · Bottom 12% in England
Secondary schools in SK23
- Chapel-en-le-Frith High School · SK23 0TQ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 48% in England
Nurseries and pre-schools in SK23
- Chinley Day Nursery · SK23 6FG · Good (Ofsted)
- Sunshine Nursery School · SK23 7HU · Good (Ofsted)
- The Bridge Nursery · SK23 7JH
- Cheeky Monkeys · SK23 0TQ · Good (Ofsted)
- The Kid Company LLP · SK23 0EN · Outstanding (Ofsted)
- Buxworth Pre School · SK23 7NJ · Good (Ofsted)
- First Steps Nursery (New Mills) Ltd · SK23 7PZ · Good (Ofsted)
GP surgeries in SK23
- Goyt Valley Medical Practice · SK23 7SR
- Thornbrook Surgery · SK23 0RH
Neighbourhoods in SK23
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SK23 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whaley Bridge & Chinley | 45% | £304k | Very low | 12 min |
| Chapel-en-le-Frith & Hope Valley | 36% | £272k | Low | 11 min |
| New Mills East & Hayfield | 9% | £275k | Low | 11 min |
| New Mills West & Furness Vale | 7% | £248k | Very low | 8 min |
| Gawsworth & Macclesfield Forest | 2% | £480k | Very low | 21 min |
Questions
Where is the SK23 postcode?
SK23 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Whaley Bridge, Chapel-en-le-Frith, New Mills, with 541 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SK23?
The typical home price across SK23's neighbourhoods is £275k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in SK23?
8 primary and 1 secondary state schools have a SK23 postcode.
How long is the commute from SK23?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Manchester 57 minutes.