Howard Town, High Peak
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Howard Town is a UK electoral ward in High Peak. Howard Town is where you'll find some of the most affordable homes in Glossop. Terraces average £206,950 and flats come in around £139,996 — both well below neighbouring neighbourh…
About Howard Town
Howard Town is where you'll find some of the most affordable homes in Glossop. Terraces average £206,950 and flats come in around £139,996 — both well below neighbouring neighbourhoods.
You're right next to the railway station, and the road links are strong. Everything you need day-to-day is within walking distance: 4 supermarkets, 13 cafés, 14 pubs, and 3 GP practices nearby.
Schools here punch above their weight. Both neighbourhood schools — Whitfield St James' CofE Primary and St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy — are rated Good by Ofsted.
Air quality is good, and crime dropped sharply in 2026, bringing it closer to national averages. Transport and grocery costs are low too.
If you're after space and value without cutting corners on amenities, this is a practical, well-connected neighbourhood to consider.
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