Area Analysis High Peak, East Midlands

SK17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK17 postcode area.

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Population

30,973

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 43,056 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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4/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SK17 is an established family neighbourhood — 69% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £266k. Property prices are trending down 3.9% year-on-year.

home £266,314 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SK17 is a postcode district in High Peak, East Midlands, covering 1181 active and 263 retired postcodes.

The largest share of SK17 (12%) is characterised by a rural commuter area popular with professional households, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (10%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes SK17 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in SK17 are around £266k, down 3.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across SK17 at 267 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 47 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full SK17 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences3343
Anti-social behaviour1252
Public order794
Criminal damage and arson689
Other theft612

school Local Schools

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Flagg Nursery School

Outstanding48 pupils
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Burbage Primary School

Good347 pupils
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Buxton Junior School

Good225 pupils
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Buxton Infant School

Outstanding176 pupils
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Harpur Hill Primary School

Good277 pupils
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Peak Dale Primary School

Good74 pupils
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Fairfield Infant and Nursery School

Good210 pupils
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Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School

Good192 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

21 nearby
  • Foxlow Coach House B&B
  • Grendon Bed & Breakfast
  • Bank House Guest House
  • Knotlow Farm
  • The Nightingale Centre
  • + 16 more
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Pub, NightClub

47 nearby
  • The Blind Bull
  • NEW INN
  • Anchor Inn
  • Bull In The Thorn
  • Church Inn
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

83 nearby
  • Tideswell Afternoon Tea Club
  • Biggin Hall Hotel
  • Carriages Restaurant
  • Charles Cotton Hotel
  • Devonshire Arms
  • + 78 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

29 nearby
  • Buxton Raceway Ltd
  • Gingers
  • Big Chef of Buxton
  • Buffet Angels
  • Buxton Charcoal Grill
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

49 nearby
  • Peaches Greengrocers
  • Pomeroy Caravan And Camping Site
  • The Co-Operative Food
  • The Old Smithy
  • The Village Stores
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Morrisons branch 208
  • Waitrose Ltd