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Location in DerbyshireBrook Bottom sits where the marker shows within the county.

12,070
Population
5,340
Households
6 / 10
Deprivation decile
Around average
12
Schools nearby
£51,925
Avg. household income
534
Businesses
240
People per km²
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About Brook Bottom

Brook Bottom is a small settlement located in the county of Derbyshire, in the north of England. It lies within the SK22 postcode area, situated in a rural part of the county. The area is characterised by open countryside and agricultural land, with a few scattered dwellings. The name suggests a low-lying area near a stream or brook, which is typical of the local topography. The surrounding landscape includes rolling hills and fields, offering a peaceful environment. While it is not a populated village, it is part of the wider rural community in Derbyshire. The area is accessible by road, with nearby villages providing local amenities. The climate is temperate, with distinct seasons and occasional rainfall. There is no significant infrastructure or commercial development in the immediate vicinity.

School Ratings in Brook Bottom

There are 69 schools in and around Brook Bottom. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Brook Bottom

The average property price is £268K, with terraced houses making up the majority of the housing stock at around £211K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Brook Bottom

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Brook Bottom, with 3 recorded incidents in May 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Brook Bottom

Brook Bottom sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Healthcare in Brook Bottom

There are 6 GP surgeries within three miles of Brook Bottom, the nearest being Arden House Medical Practice (1.1 miles away).

Local Data for Brook Bottom

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Property Prices 1,804 sales

Average Price £268K
£285 , £2.26M
Detached £436K 292
Semi £270K 456
Terraced £211K 774
Flat £148K 148

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

50 Primary
8 Secondary
11 Other
Good 5

Ofsted ratings for schools in the SK22 postcode area.

Hague Bar Primary School Primary 0.5 miles New Mills Primary School Primary Good 1 miles St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy Primary 1.1 miles New Mills Nursery School Nursery Good 1.1 miles St George's CofE Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Disley Primary School Primary 1.3 miles New Mills School Secondary 1.3 miles Newtown Primary School (High Peak Federation) Primary Good 1.3 miles Mellor Primary School Primary Good 1.4 miles Windlehurst School Not applicable Good 1.6 miles Thornsett Primary School (High Peak Federation) Primary Good 1.7 miles All Saints Church of England Primary School Marple Primary Good 1.9 miles

Household Income in Brook Bottom ONS 2023

The average total household income in Brook Bottom is approximately £51,925 a year before tax, 6% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £40,476. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Brook Bottom £51,925
England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £40,476.

Businesses in Brook Bottom ONS 2025

There are approximately 534 active businesses based in Brook Bottom, around 44 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 90% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 4 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

534 Total businesses
44 Per 1,000 residents
Micro, 0-9 90%
Small, 10-49 9%
Medium, 50-249 1%
Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Brook Bottom IMD 2025

Brook Bottom sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
7/10
Health
6/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
3/10
Children 0-15 16%
Working age 62%
Older 65+ 22%
1,904 Children (0-15) 16%
7,488 Working Age 62%
2,682 Older (65+) 22%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 25% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.1% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Brook Bottom 32 crimes · May 2026

Low Crime Area

Brook Bottom records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 15
Anti-Social Behaviour 3
Other Theft 3
Public Order 3
Burglary 2
Drugs 2
Other Crime 2
Criminal Damage & Arson 1
Vehicle Crime 1
Local Policing
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Strines Train Station 115 yards
New Mills Central Train Station 1.1 miles
New Mills Newtown Train Station 1.2 miles
Disley Train Station 1.4 miles
Marple Train Station 2.2 miles
Whaley Bridge Train Station 3.6 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Strines 0.6 miles Hague Bar 0.6 miles New Mills 0.9 miles Woodend 0.9 miles The Banks 0.9 miles Low Leighton 1.4 miles Newtown 1.4 miles Disley 1.4 miles Danebank 1.4 miles Higher Disley 1.4 miles Moorend 1.4 miles Mellor 1.4 miles

Local Government

District High Peak
County Derbyshire
Ward Sett
Constituency High Peak
Parish New Mills
Region East Midlands

Home Ownership in Brook Bottom

Of the 5,509 households in and around Brook Bottom, 73% are owned, 11% are socially rented and 16% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 73% Social rented 11% Private rented 16%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Brook Bottom.

Frequently Asked Questions about Brook Bottom

What is the population of Brook Bottom?
Brook Bottom has a population of approximately 12,070 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.
What is the average house price in Brook Bottom?
The average property in and around Brook Bottom sold for about £267,517, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 23% below the England and Wales average of £349,091.
Is Brook Bottom a deprived area?
Brook Bottom sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.
What postcodes cover Brook Bottom?
Brook Bottom is covered by the SK22 postcode district.
How many schools are there in Brook Bottom?
There are 12 schools within easy reach of Brook Bottom, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.
Where is the nearest train station to Brook Bottom?
The nearest railway station to Brook Bottom is Strines Train Station, about 115 yards away.

Streets in SK22 30 shown View all streets

Albion Road 7 Aldersgate 1 Alsfeld Way 1 Apple Tree Road 2 Aspenshaw Road 2 Back Jodrell Street 1 Back Mellor Road 1 Back Union Road 4 Bakehurst Close 1 Bank Vale Road 1 Batemill Road 3 Beard Crescent 2 Beech Avenue 2 Birch Hall Close 1 Bluebell Close 1 Bowden Close 1 Bowden Hey Road 2 Briargrove Road 3 Bridge Street 2 Bridleway 1 Broadhey View 1 Brook Bottom Road 4 Brookside 1 Buxton Road 2 Cale Road 3 Castle Edge Road 1 Chapel Road 4 Chapel Street 3 Chendre Close 1 Chestnut Close 1

Postcodes in SK22 50 shown View all postcodes

SK22 1AA SK22 1AB SK22 1AE SK22 1AF SK22 1AG SK22 1AH SK22 1AJ SK22 1AL SK22 1AN SK22 1AP SK22 1AQ SK22 1AR SK22 1AS SK22 1AT SK22 1AU SK22 1AW SK22 1AX SK22 1AY SK22 1AZ SK22 1BA SK22 1BB SK22 1BJ SK22 1BL SK22 1BN SK22 1BP SK22 1BR SK22 1BS SK22 1BT SK22 1BW SK22 1BX SK22 1BY SK22 1BZ SK22 1DA SK22 1DB SK22 1DD SK22 1DE SK22 1DF SK22 1DG SK22 1DH SK22 1DJ SK22 1DL SK22 1DN SK22 1DP SK22 1DQ SK22 1DW SK22 1DX SK22 1DY SK22 1EA SK22 1EB SK22 1ED