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.
SK17 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the SK17 postcode area.
30,973
47
£ 43,056 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Flagg Nursery School
Burbage Primary School
Buxton Junior School
Buxton Infant School
Harpur Hill Primary School
Peak Dale Primary School
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School
Fairfield Endowed CofE (C) Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
47 nearby- The Blind Bull
- NEW INN
- Anchor Inn
- Bull In The Thorn
- Church Inn
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
83 nearby- Biggin Hall Hotel
- Carriages Restaurant
- Charles Cotton Hotel
- Devonshire Arms
- Hartington Farm Shop & Cafe
- + 78 more
Takeaway Shop
29 nearby- Elliots Fish And Chip Shop
- The Cherry Tree
- Gingers
- Big Chef of Buxton
- Buffet Angels
- + 24 more
Retailers - Other
49 nearby- Sweetilicious
- A J Peach General Store
- Beech Croft Farm Caravan Park
- Holdsworth Butchery and Retail
- Keepers Cottage Organics
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Morrisons branch 208
- Waitrose Ltd
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