High Peak: population and statistics
High Peak has a population of 91,676 (2025) across 540.2 km², or 170 people per km². It ranks 319 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +1.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 91,676 residents
- 540.2 km²
- 170 people/km²
High Peak in numbers
Population of High Peak over time
High Peak had 90,766 residents in 2015 and 91,676 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 90,909 |
| 2021 | 91,079 |
| 2022 | 91,093 |
| 2023 | 91,733 |
| 2024 | 91,892 |
| 2025 | 91,676 |
All indicators for High Peak
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | High Peak | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 20.2% | 20.4% | ranked 95 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.0% | 17.6% | 17.4% | ranked 268 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | High Peak | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 44,040 dwellings | 2,253,470 | 27,429,300 | ranked 270 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 44.4% | 29.8% | 31.6% | ranked 56 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 14.7% | 20.8% | 18.1% | ranked 234 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 40,772 households | 80,736 | 61,440 | ranked 265 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.6% | 87.9% | 84.7% | ranked 110 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 14.8% | ranked 198 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 71.6% | 66.0% | 67.3% | ranked 77 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 16.1% | 18.9% | 17.6% | ranked 203 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 12.2% | 15.0% | 14.3% | ranked 239 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £258,856 | £243,499 | £272,474 | ranked 195 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.8% | 2.1% | 2.2% | ranked 44 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | High Peak | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | ranked 175 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 79.2% | 76.4% | 76.7% | ranked 107 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 4.8% | 6.4% | 7.8% | ranked 263 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 1.8% | 3.8% | 0.9% | ranked 138 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | High Peak | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 4,425 sites | 213,055 | 3,232,440 | ranked 290 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 48.3 per 1,000 | 41.9 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 134 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 3,865 businesses | 183,730 | 2,786,975 | ranked 280 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £37,184 | £36,281 | £38,490 | ranked 219 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | High Peak | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 70.5% | 75.6% | 76.3% | ranked 297 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.5% | 3.4% | 3.2% | ranked 260 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | High Peak | East Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 16.9% | 19.4% | 18.5% | ranked 179 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 35 local authorities in East Midlands, High Peak ranks 29 by population.
House price change over 12 months: 5.8% in High Peak, compared with an average of 2.1% in East Midlands and 1.9% across the UK.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: 70.5% in High Peak, compared with an average of 75.6% in East Midlands and 75.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 15.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
Business sectors: High Peak
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Wholesale and retail trade15.8% ×1.0
- Professional, scientific and technical13.3% ×1.0
- Construction11.2% ×0.9
- Accommodation and food services8.6% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services7.4% ×0.9
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing6.8% ×1.5
- Manufacturing6.5% ×1.5
- Health and social work5.3% ×0.9
Where is High Peak?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of High Peak?
High Peak has 91,676 residents (2025), ranking 319 of 361 local authorities.
How big is High Peak?
High Peak covers 540.2 km², with a density of 170 people per km².
Is the population of High Peak growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of High Peak went from 90,766 to 91,676, a change of +1.0%.
Where is High Peak?
High Peak is in East Midlands (region). Latitude 53.350, longitude −1.850.
House price change over 12 months: what is the figure for High Peak?
In High Peak, “House price change over 12 months” stands at 5.8% (2026), ranking 44 of 360 local authorities; the UK median is 2.2%.
Employment rate, aged 16-64: what is the figure for High Peak?
In High Peak, “Employment rate, aged 16-64” stands at 70.5% (2025-2026), ranking 297 of 347 local authorities; the UK median is 76.3%.
Which local authorities border High Peak?
The nearest to High Peak are Stockport (22 km), Tameside (22 km), Sheffield (24 km), Kirklees (27 km), Manchester (28 km).